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PRESIDENTS]. A collection of 32 letters and documents, each neatly tipped into H. D. Milhollen and M. Kaplan, Presidents on Parade, New York 1948. 4to, blue morroco gilt, top edge gilt (upper cover detatched). Contents: Washington, G. Clipped signature ("Go:Washington"), n.p., n.d. Small oblong, slight stain. From a letter, three words in his hand. -- ADAMS, J. DS ("John Adams") as President, countersigned T.Pickering, Philadelphia, 22 April 1800. Oblong, ON PARCHMENT, papered seal, fine. Granting 4000 acres to Dudley Woodbridge from "the Tract appropriated for satisfying Warrants for Military services." (In Ohio, as docketed). -- JEFFERSON, T. DS ("Th:Jefferson") as President, countersigned by J. Madison as Sec. of State, issued at New York, 13 July 1803. 1 page, oblong folio, papered seals, severe fold separations. Four-language ship's papers for the Mary , bound for Saint Thomas with "Butter, Lard, Candles..." -- MADISON, J. Autograph note signed (in third person, "J.M.") to J. Q. Adams, Montpelier, 2 August 1821. 1 page, 12mo. Thanks for copy of speech Adams gave 4 July, praising his "ability and eloquence." -- MONROE, J. DS ("James Monroe") as President, Washington, D.C., 19 January 1825. 1 page, 4to. Informing Maine Senator Chandler that the Senate will convene on 4 March. Fine example. -- ADAMS, J.Q. Fragmentary engraved DS ("J. Q. Adams") as President, countersigned by Sec. of State Henry Clay, n.p. [Washington, D.C.], 23 March 1827. Oblong, on vellum. -- JACKSON, A. Autograph endorsement signed ("A.J.") as President, n.p., [1833]. 1 page, 4to, slight fold tear. 9 lines and initials on LS from Navy Sec. John Boyle "The northern youth must, from his recommendations, possess great merit," asking he be given a position. -- VAN BUREN, M. DS as President, Washington, D.C., 15 June 1838. 1 page, 4to, fine. Order to affix the seal authorizing J. C. Pickett to negotiate a treaty of Commerce with Equador. -- HARRISON, W. DS, Fort Washington, 1 October 1796. 1 page, small 4to, tiny hole catching one letter. Requesting the Quartermaster issue various articles to Capt. Armstrong's Company including "a Drummer." -- TYLER, J. DS as President, Washington, D.C., 17 November 1842. 1 page, 4to. Order to affix seal to "remission of a penalty incurred by R. E. Moss." Fine. -- POLK, J. DS as President, Washington. D.C., 2 November 1846. 1 page, 4to. Order to affix seal to the reply to the Emperor of Russia's announcement of his daughter's marriage. Fine. -- TAYLOR, Z. ALS to Col. R. Jones Louisville, KY, 1 February 1826. 1 page, 4to, slight repair to verso. Transmitting an estimate "on account of Bounties, premiums and Contingencies" for enlistments. Fine example. -- FILLMORE, M. Autograph note signed as President, Washington, D.C., 4 August 1857. 1 page, 4to. Authorizing W.L. Hodge to act as interim Sec. of the Treasury. -- PIERCE, F. ALS to Gov. McClelland, n.p., [19 December 1857]. 1 page, 8vo. Reminding him of a meeting. -- BUCHANAN, J. DS as President, Washington, D.C., 11 April 1857. 1 page, 4to. Order to affix the seal, authorizing D.A. Starkweather to exchange ratifications with the President of Chile for two treaties. -- LINCOLN, A. Autograph endorsement signed ("A.Lincoln") as President, [Washington, D.C.], 17 February 1865. Oblong, smudged. "Let these men take the oath of Dec. 8, 1862 and be discharged." -- JOHNSON, A. DS as President, Washington, D.C., 30 June 1818. 1 page, 4to, minor repairs. Order to affix the seal; giving the Sec. of State power to negotiate Mexico "a Convention on the subject of Claims." -- GRANT, U.S. ALS as President to Sec. of Treasury, Long Branch, N.J., 24 July 1873. 2 pages, 8vo. Sending memorandum from NYC Commissioner, urging his request be granted. -- HAYES, R.B. Printed DS as President to Post Master Toby of Boston, Washington, D.C., 22 June 1877. 1 page, 4to, tipped to another sheet. Reminder that no officer of the government is permitted to manage conventions, caucuses or election campaigns