notables American Politicians and Leaders
166. Benjamin Rush Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and surgeon general of the Continental Army (1746–1813). ADS signed “Benj’n Rush,” one page, 5.25 x 1.75, January 8, 1806. Handwritten receipt for an estate settlement, in part: “Rec’d…of Mr. D. Lenox Executor to said Maj’r Powell in full.” In fine condition, with a short tear to the end of one of the intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200
oston’s contro ersia mayor to the famed lawyer of the Scopes Monkey Trial 167. James M. Curley Signed Book. Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts (1874–1958) who served four terms as Mayor of Boston. He also served a single term as Governor of Massachusetts, which was characterized by one biographer as ‘a disaster mitigated only by moments of farce’ for its free spending and corruption. Signed book: Boston, 1822 to 1922: The Story of Its Government, and Principal Activities During One Hundred Years. Boston, Mass.: City of Boston Printing Department, 1923. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 214 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page to famed lawyer Clarence Darrow—”To Clarence Darrow, with very best wishes of James M. Curley, 1925.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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