Lot 489
Bartlett, Josiah. 1729 - 1795, medical physician, signor of the Declaration of Independence, first governor of New Hampshire, 1765 document written by Josiah Bartlett regarding recently widowed Mary Gillman and the sale of a portion of her deceased husbands land (to pay for his debt) to Josiah Bartlett, with Bartlett's name signed seven time within document; central horizontal split in document repaired with archival tape.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $675
Lot 490
Bartlett, Josiah. 1729 - 1795, medical physician, signor of the Declaration of Independence, first governor of New Hampshire, signature of witness on partially printed 1779 land grant in Kingtown, N.H.; some minor toning.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
Lot 491
Bartlett, Josiah. 1729 - 1795, medical physician, signor of the Declaration of Independence, first governor of New Hampshire, signature of witness on 1789 contact regarding a three year old cow.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot
492 
Clara Barton and family correspondence, 1851-83. 22 covers to Clara Barton and other family members, 10 with original enclosures, includes 2 covers to Clara; one Congress free frank sent in 1869 and other to her as superintendent of prison in South Framingham, Mass. shortly after her founding of the American Red Cross, other covers addressed to brother Stephen, uncle Stephen (postmaster of Bartonville, N.C.) including a few sent by Clara, and cousin Samuel, enclosures with some interesting content including events of the civil war, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $375
Lot
493
Drinker, Henry. Prominent Philadelphian merchant and Quaker, 1½ parcel post autograph letter signed and datelined "Philadelphia 5 mo 21, 1802" to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, regarding the need to provide aid to American Native Indians, address panel with "PHI 21 MY" circular datestamp and "Free" in brownish-red, splits along folds, otherwise Fine, interesting letter from a major figure in 18th Century Quaker society (no photo). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot
494
Gwin, William M. Senator from California, free frank "Free W M Gwin US Senate" on white envelope addressed to Falmouth, Va. with "Washington, D.C./Free" cds at left, slightly reduced at left & minor cover soiling, Very Fine, ex-Knapp. Estimate $100 - 150.
Senator Gwin, was a colorful, influential and controversial figure in California politics. He is perhaps best remembered for his tireless efforts as a champion for the establishment of the Pony Express.
Realized: $55
Lot 495
Abraham Lincoln Assassination ephemera. (1809-1865) 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. 2 documents; unsigned testimony regarding the hunt for John W. Booth "with a party of 12…to go up the Potomac in search of J.W. Booth…Was present at the funeral of Pres. Lincoln and marched in the procession at that time.", also a May 8, 1865 printed State of New Hampshire notice at the request of the governor to be at the Funeral Eulogy of the late Chief Magistrate of the United States (no photo).Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $100
Lot 496
Madison, James. (1751-1836) 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Signature on 1812 land grant to James Hodges for lands northwest of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky river, on vellum; some light staining affecting signature, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $230
Lot
497
Ward, Samuel, Delegate from Rhode Island. (First and Second Continental Congresses of 1774-76), ardent patriot and the only Colonial Governor to refuse to sign the Stamp Act, free frank "Saml. Ward Philadelphia" on two folded covers (undated, without content, circa 1774-75), one to Henry Ward at Providence with manuscript "Free" in another hand, presumably applied at the Philadelphia post office, the other to Polly Ward at Westerly R.I. with manuscript "Phila 6:16" postmark and dark brown "19/OC" Franklin mark on back, former has light stains, otherwise Very Fine, two rare free franks from this great American patriot, who attended the first two Continental Congresses but succumbed to small pox in March 1776 because he refused inoculation during an epidemic in Philadelphia--had Ward lived, he would have proudly signed the Declaration of Independence--the First Continental Congress was held Sep. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774, and the Second from May 10, 1775, to Dec. 12, 1776, thus it is likely that the "6:16" rated cover was mailed during the First Congress. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 498
Daniel Webster. Signature on dinner invitation to a Mr. Wetmore (no photo).Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50