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PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. A collection of 40 pieces, most which are mounted within a partly-disbound autograph album (covers detached), comprised primarily of letters and documents signed by Presidents of the United States (from George Washington through Calvin Coolidge, and George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton , together with several Revolutionary War figures and nineteenth century politicians. Highlights include WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799). LS to General James Clinton, "Headquarters Middle Brook," 24 May 1779. Organizing the Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois: Washington informs Clinton that that he will be placed "under the command of major General Sullivan," and advises him of the regiments under his command (weak folds, backed with paper); ADAMS, John (1735-1826). DS as President, Philadelphia, 7 January 1800, appointing Matthew Ernest as the Inspector of Revenue for the Port of Detroit; JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). DS as Secretary of State, Philadelphia, 8 May 1782, transmitting, "An Act concerning the Duties on Spirits distilled within the United States," the same legislation that helped spark the Whiskey Rebellion; LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1965). DS as President, Washington, 9 August 1861, countersigned by Simon CAMERON, a military appointment of John W. Phelps as "Brigadier General of Volunteers"; GARFIELD, James (1831-1881). DS as President, Washington, 31 May, 1881, appointing a customs collector for Natchez, Mississippi[ With :] GREENE, Nathanael (1724-1786). ALS to Francis Wade, Morristown, 26 February 1780, requesting an inventory of buildings constructed by the Continental Army (fold separations, backed with cardstock); HENRY, Patrick (1736-1799). DS as Governor of Virginia, Williamsburg, 9 December 1797, appointing a justice of the peace (silked). With an additional 32 items, further described on Christes.com