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D 1815 DANIEL BOONE FAMILY, SALE OF LAND
........................................................................... PH $1200-1700

Manuscript document signed ‘Daniel Boone’ (cousin of the
pioneer), ‘John W. Lilliston,’ and ‘William Boone’ as witnesses,
one page, 13"x16". Mason County, Kentucky, December 19,
1815. Document involves the sale of land in Maysville,
Kentucky, also signed by several officials. Small holes where
folds cross not affecting legibility; folds expertly reinforced on
verso. Scalloped at top edge. Very good condition. (University
Archives LOA).
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/D 1824 AARON BURR SIGNED COURT DOCUMENT
........................................................................... PH $1200-1700

Manuscript document signed ‘A. Burr’ measures 8"x12½”,
three pages front & back, last page docketed and measures
8"x9½”. From New York City, dated September 22, 1824.
Lengthy Writ of Subpoena concerning the case of Rachel Eden,
involving a property and inheritance dispute regarding numbers
38 & 40 Gold St. in Manhattan. Document is secretarial with
signature and few corrections added by Burr. Weak folds
repaired with archival tape, and minor loss along right margins,
else fine condition. (University Archives LOA).
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Somewhat ratty but intact and extremely RARE cover, stamped
and addressed in Custer’s hand to ‘Mrs. Genl. Custer’ in what
amounts to his autograph as addressee. Autograph is completely
unaffected by water stains, edge wear and professionally
repaired tears on reverse. Cover mailed May 6, 1864, locally,
with Custer making the notation ‘Printed Matter’ near top.
Sanders values a War Date cut signature at $3,700.

D 1837 EARLY TEXAS SURVEY SIGNED BY
DAVID AYERS ................................................... PH $2500-3500

Manuscript document constituting a scale drawing
& survey for a pacel of land
measuring ‘one eighth of a
league.’ Document measures
8"x12¾” and folded in fourths
for filing. Signed by surveyor
J.E. Scott and assistants Connell
& More. On back signed by
David Ayers of Center Hill, who
received the last letter from the
Alamo by William Travis,
asking him to take care of his
son. The Connells were also
involved in supplying the
soldiers at the Alamo. Some
edge wear, fine.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Autographs 03.pmd

1864 COVER ADDRESSED TO WIFE BY GEORGE A.
CUSTER, ‘GENL. CUSTER’ SIGNATURE ....... PH $2000-3000

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1870s COVER ADDRESSED TO WIFE BY
GEORGE A. CUSTER, FULL ‘GENL. G.A. CUSTER’
SIGNATURE ...................................................... PH $2500-3500

Somewhat ratty but intact and extremely RARE cover, stamped
and addressed in Custer’s hand to ‘Mrs. Genl. GA Custer’ in
what amounts to his FULL autograph as addressee. Autograph
completely unaffected by water stains and edge tears. Cover
docketed Jan 19th in Custer’s hand, with Feb. 3 Lawrence,
KS, postmark. Cover, ‘Headquarters Department of the
Missouri (in the Field) Official Business envelope, bears three
grilled 3¢ stamps (Scott #94), verifying Custer’s personal use
of official envelope. Gorgeous and historical item marking
Custer’s time in Kansas. Fine.

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