Search Results: Authors starting with O from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

(ANTIETAM). The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862 in western Maryland, left 23,000 Americans dead and saw a Confederate defeat. ALS. 3pg. 5 ½” x 7”. September 28th, 1862. Antitem Crick [sic]. An autograph letter signed “Francis H Dexter” of Company H of the Ninth Regiment of New Hampshire Infantry. He wrote to his siblings (his spelling errors have been corrected in this transcription): “I take this opportunity to write to let you know that I am well and I hope you are the same. I received your letter the 20 and was very happy to hear from you and should been more so if your letter been longer but I will excuse you this time. We are again to stop eight or ten days to drill. I have just come from Church you will find the text in the 12 Corinthians 13 verse. We are in 8 miles of Harpers Ferry, were about 100 miles from Washington the mail come into camp once a week. We was in the battle on blue ridge we lost nineteen in killed and wounded and 8 missing and the other… Read More

ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON (1769-1852). A British soldier, Wellington is best remembered for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. He later served as the Tory Prime Minister. JENNY LIND (GOLDSCHMIDT) (1820-1887). Lind was the world-famous Swedish singer often called “The Swedish Nightingale”. ALS. 2pgs. 4 ½” x 7”. December 23, 1848. Sheffield Saye, Hartfordshire, United Kingdom. An autograph letter signed “Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington” at the start of the text. The Duke of Wellington wrote to Benjamin Lumley, British manager of Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887), also known as “The Swedish Nightingale”. The Duke inquires about Lind’s upcoming itinerary, seemingly so that he might invite her to visit him. “Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to Mr. Lumley. He returned here from Hatfield House on the 11th instant. But being aware the Mlle. Jenny Lind was engaged in one of her benevolent professional advocations at… Read More

ALEXANDER LINDSAY, 6TH EARL OF BALCARRES (1752-1825). Balcarres was a British nobleman and Army General. He fought for the British in the American Revolution. DS. 2pgs. June 14, 1804. [London]. A partly-printed document signed “Balcarres”. The Earl of Balcarres makes a financial transaction involving Pennsylvania bonds. This was something of a surprising choice for a British man who once fought against the United States during the Revolution. He made this transaction while living in London; having returned there after a stint as Governor of Jamaica. “Know all Men by these Presents, That I Alexander, Earl of Balcarres, of Haigh in the Count of Lancaster, in Great Britain (but at present in London) for Value, received, have bargained, sold, assigned, and set over; and by these Presents do bargain, sell, assign, and set over unto John Bowden Crewsell of Exeter Merchant his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars of the funded six per Cent stock, standing in my name… Read More

(SIEGE OF BOSTON). The Siege of Boston lasted from April 1775 to March 1776, when the British withdrew from the city. General Henry Knox hauled captured cannons across Massachusetts in the middle of winter to fortify Dorchester Heights, and the British knew their position was unsustainable, so they retreated to Nova Scotia. DS. 1pg. 6” x 2 ½”. September 15, 1775. Winter Hill [Somerville, Massachusetts]. A document signed “Benja Tuck” concerning wages; this was written during the important Siege of Boston. Tuck communicated: “I Benj Tuck Do give this order to Capt. Moses Leavitt to Draw what wages is Due or Shall be allowd to me for Being in the American Service Benj Tuck”. The reference to “the American service” is relatively early, coming nine months before the Declaration of Independence and three months after Bunker Hill. This phrase means that the soldiers saw themselves as part of a different military than the British Army, and this was three months after the Continental… Read More

(ALASKA). Broadside. 1pg. 10” x 12”. 1895. Alaska. A Territory of Alaska broadside issued by Governor James Sheakley for the 1895 Thanksgiving. The Governor noted that “Our territory has been notably favored during the now-closing year, the people have made rapid progress in material prosperity, the population has received large additions by immigration, the mining and fishing industries have been abundantly rewarded, education, civilization and Christian influences more widely diffused, and the settlers in this new country are hopeful and contented…”. The proclamation has an embossed seal in the lower left corner and four mailing folds; it is matted in brown. Not in OCLC.

MSS. An American writer, O'Hara's first novel Appointment in Samarra was an immediate success. He is best remembered for Butterfield 8, Pal Joey, A Rage to Live, The Doctor's Son and The Horse Knows the Way. M. 27pg. 8 ½" x 11". No date (circa 1968). No place. A photocopied typed manuscript of John O'Hara's 1968 short story "The Sun Room." It has been extensively marked up and edited. This came from the papers of noted author and editor, James T. "Bud" Shipley, and the corrections are likely in Shipley's hand. It shows O'Hara's story in a more embryonic form before publication. The condition is fine

ALS. 2pg. 6” x 8”. April 6, 1788. Stone Lick [Ohio]. An autograph letter signed “Wm Steele” to Dr. Richard J. Waters of Falls of Ohio: “I received your of the 23d of March. Also yours left at Mr. Collins which I answered immed after, which it appears that it must have been miscarried. The Winter has been so cold that I have not been out surveying in that quarter where Doctor Culbertrom land lyes [sic], and it is out of my power to tell whether it is clean of prior claims or not. I will thank you to write me (if in your power) who located the Land. Perhaps he may direct the survey better than any one else. I will do the best I can for you. As to the Town you mentioned I am yet undetermined but the present situation of our frontier will not admit of doing anything in the matter, and therefore will defer it some time.” The letter has some toning and wear, as well as a seal tear. An early letter from the Ohio frontier.

ALS. ALS. 2pg. 4 ½" x 7". Feb 1867. Plank Road. An autograph letter signed "Wm H Ostrander" concerning early oil exploration. He wrote to J.E. Lipe: "Sir thinking that you would like to here from me I will drop you a few lines I have my Stone oil the ground so you see I am busy. I have drawed sixty five lodes of stone and will begin to build as soon as the wether [sic] will admit... John you put any money in an oil well our friend Lathrip has got a lot at Patrolia in Caniday and want to sink a well it is with in Six rods of the flowind [sic] well at Patrolia that flowes 400 barrels a day and there is no other well near it he thinks a shure [sic] thing or with very little risk and if he fails is willing to give the company the machinery witch [sic] is worth a portion of it he divides it in six shares at $500 each you can take a share or a portion of it do as you please. I will try a little for luck if you will take if you will take a share or a portion of it let me know immediately I think that will… Read More

(GRAND OLE OPRY). SB. 64pg. 8” x 10”. No date [early 1960s]. No place [Nashville]. A soft cover booklet entitled WSM’s Official Grand Ole Opry History-Picture Book signed by many country stars. The book was owned by a young fan named Mike, and he inserted many small black and white photographs of himself with the stars, who then signed the booklet. Some of the signers include Roy Acuff [full sized page], Chet Atkins [smaller image], June Carter [full sized page], Grandpa Jones [smaller image], Hawkshaw Hawkins [smaller image], Ferlin Husky [full sized page], Lester Flatt [smaller image], Minnie Pearl [full sized page], Jim Reeves [full sized page], Marty Robbins [full sized page], Hank Snow [full sized page], Ernest Tubb [full sized page], Porter Wagoner [smaller image], Faron Young [full sized page] and Roy Drusky [inserted 8” x 10” signed photograph]. It is also signed by lesser stars such as Carl Butler, Archie Campbell, Cowboy Copas, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, Skeeter Davis, Roy… Read More

OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. (1760-1833). Wolcott was a Revolutionary War-era politician and judge. He was Governor of Connecticut, circuit court judge, and Secretary of the Treasury. LS. 1pg. September 4, 1798. Treasury Department, Trenton. A letter signed “Oliv Wolcott” as Secretary of the Treasury. Wolcott wrote to John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores in Philadelphia, ordering muskets. “Sir, I enclose on order from the Secretary of War and Superintendent of Military Stores dated the 1st instant for a number of Charlesville Pattern Musquets [sic] for the direction of contractors. I request that this order may be filed and that deliveries may be made, or muskets transported as I shall indicated in Letters which will be particularly addressed to you as the contracts are formed. I am respectfully Sir Your Obed. Servant Oliv Wolcott”. It is in very good condition with minor toning and chipping along the right edge.

BARONESS EMMA “EMMUSKA” ORCZY DE ORCZI (1865-1947). The Hungarian-born Orczy is best remembered for The Scarlet Pimpernel. TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. January 2, 1922. Villa Bijou, Monte Carlo. A typed letter signed “Emmuska Orczy”. It is written on her stationery from the Villa Bijou, Orczy’s home in Monte Carlo, and is addressed to Mr. Charles Wilson of Willington, Durham, England. Wilson was an author and teacher who maintained correspondences with many notable writers of the period: “Dear Mr. Wilson, I thank you very much for your kind letter of December 13th, and for your many kind wishes for the New Year which I heartily reciprocate. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit to Rome and I am sure you will like the second visit even better, because you will be more familiar with the ordinary circumstances of life in the city and will not have to worry about them and just be able to give yourself over to the enjoyments of the place. With renewed best wishes for your happiness and prosperity in… Read More

EMMUSKA ORCZY (1865-1947). The Hungarian-born Orczy is best remembered for The Scarlet Pimpernel. ALS. 2pg. 4 ½” x 6”. January 11, 1912. Snowfield. An autograph letter signed “Emmuska Orzcy” to Miss Scarth: “Will you kindly reserve us 9 seats for the entertainment at the Institute or the 17th, for which I enclose P.O.O. 13/6/ I am so glad that after all we were able to arrange for the little play, & I do hope the whole affair will be a great success. With kindest regards.” There is a large autograph and the condition is fine.

EDWARD ORD (1818-1883). Ord, a Union Civil War general, fought at Vicksburg and in the Appomattox campaign. DS. 2pg. 17” x 14”. July 31, 1864. Near Petersburg [Virginia]. A large, partly printed document signed “E O C Ord” as Major General commanding. It concerns “Unserviceable Ordnance Stores” from the Second Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. The Second Regiment was involved in assaulting Petersburg from June 15 to 19, and sieging Petersburg from June 16, 1864 to April 2, 1865. This document is dated the day after the famous Battle of the Crater at Petersburg. There is also a rubber stamped signature of General Benjamin Butler. It has mailing folds and is in fine condition. Ord signed on the verso.

M. 2pg. 8" x 12 ½". No Date. No Place. A manuscript signed "A.A. Eames" regarding the politics of admitting Oregon into the Union. In part: "The subject that I propose to you is the question of Oregon and a very important it is too. It is clear beyond calculation that if Oregon is not annexed to this government that Great [Britain] will have but if we want to own half of North American Land. England, the other then let England have Oregon, Texas, and Canada and Mexico too. But if we reflect back to annexations and then look forward to future events we may safely run the risk of bringing Oregon into our union but if we take into our heads these foolish whimsical stories that are hooted about in every corner of the streets by a particular set of... shall never get anything we should be governed by half the world." According to a Web search, there was an Albert Eames who traveled to California during the Gold Rush, and this may have been written by him. Oregon was admitted into the United States on… Read More

OLIVER OTIS HOWARD (1830-1909). Howard, a Union general, fought at First Manassas, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, where he was in charge for a short time. At Seven Pines, he lost an arm and was awarded the Medal of Honor. In 1865, he was chosen to head the Freeman’s Bureau and later was superintendent of West Point. Howard University in Washington, D.C. is named in his honor. ALS. 1pg. 5” x 8”. July 25, 1888. San Francisco. An autograph letter signed “O.O. Howard Major General U.S. Army” on “Headquarters Division of the Pacific” stationery. He wrote to “The Secretary of Bowdoin College” in Maine: “Dear Sir, The newspapers report that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred upon me by the college. Will you kindly give me the usual official notification. I thought, perhaps, you would not know my address.” TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. April 1, 1892. Governor’s Island. A typed letter signed “Oliver Otis Howard” to Franklin M. Drew of Lewiston, Maine; Drew was a Maine… Read More