38th President of the United States as well as the 40th Vice President. As the first person appointed to the Vice Presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendement, Ford became president upon Richard Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal. Ford became the only President of the United States who was never elected President and never elected Vice President by the country's Electoral College. Before becoming Vice President, Ford served in the House of Representatives for nearly 25 years forthe state of Michigan. One of Ford's more controversial acts as President was granting a presidential pardon to former President Richard Nixon for his role in the Watergate scandal. In 1976, Ford would narrowly defeat Ronald Reagan for the Republican nomination but eventually lose the presidential election to Democrat, Jimmy Carter.

This museum quality frame, measuring 22.5" x 18.5", displays a portrait and handwritten letter. On the left, a portrait of Gerald R. Ford. On the right a note, boldly written by Ford. In the letter Ford writes, "Thank you all for a wonderful visit to Graylin. We appreciate your fine help." Presumably, the letter, while written on the official stationary of Wake Forest University, was intended for Wake Forest as well. The Graylyn International Conference Center, owned and operated by Wake Forest University, hosted a visit from Ford's in the late 1990s. The document is signed, "Gerald R. Ford." $575.00

38th President of the United States, the only person to hold the office having not won a national election. He was appointed to the office of Vice-President by President Richard Nixon following the resignation of Spiro Agnew, and succeeded to the presidency upon Nixon's resignation in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Original copy of The Warren Report: Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy (The Associated Press: Western Printing and Lithographing Company, 1964). Ford famously served on the 7-man commission, and endorsed the "single-bullet theory" findings of the commission. Signed on the title page, "Gerald R. Ford." $275.00

Faithful to his supporters among fellow Civil War veterans, he enacted the first major Federal entitlement program in providing Veterans' benefits, and pushed through the highly controversial and protectionist McKinley Tariff. Check of Fletcher's Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 7, 1885, for $2.92. Payable to C. E. Shover, the check is made entirely in Harrison's own hand and signed "Benj. Harrison." Very nice example of a full autograph check for a scarce president. $575.00

36th President of the United States, succeeding to presidency following the assassination of John F Kennedy. His dream of expanding on his "Great Society" group of social programs was overwhelmed by the escalating US involvement in the Vietnam War. Very good copy of his memoir The Vantage Point: Perspectives on the Presidency (Holt, Rinehart and Winston: New York, 1971). Numerous photos throughout. Signed by Johnson on the title page, "Lyndon B Johnson." $490.00

McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish-American War of 1898, and was assassinated in office by an anarchist in 1901. Typed note on McKinley's stationery as Ohio Governor, declining an invitation. Dated August 28, 1894, boldly signed "W. McKinley." $590.00

Unique pair of original prescription notes drawn on the US Naval Dispensary in Washington, DC. Handwritten prescriptions from Dr. Rixey. Presley Marion Rixey was a Surgeon General of the United States Navy and personal physician to Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The prescriptions are made out "For the President" (dated October 20, 1899) and "For Mrs. McKinley," prescribing specific mixtures for each of them, with instructions. Mrs. McKinley, for example, was to take a tablespoonful of "Wine of Phospho-Glycerite of Lime" with meals. Fascinating and utterly unique - we have never seen a similar presidential/first lady item before, let alone two of them for the first couple. Archivally framed with a beautiful period color portrait of the two of them. $2500.00

American statesman and political theorist, Madison was the 4th President of the United States and became known as the "Father of the Constitution." He was instrumental in drafting the United States Constitution as well as the Bill of Rights. Madison inherited his plantation known as Montpelier and throughout his life owned hundreds of slaves which he used to cultivate the crops on his plantation. After the drafting of the Constitution, Madison became one of the key figures in its ratification. He collaborated with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to produce the Federalist Papers in 1788. Madison's political views changed during his life. During the creation of the Constitution, he favored a strong, national government. As the years progressed he grew to favor stronger state government and would eventually adopt a viewpoint somewhere between the two. Madison drafted the first ten amendments to the Constitution. He worked closely with President George Washington to help organize the new national government. He along with Thomas Jefferson organized what they called the Republican Party in opposition to the policies of the Federalists. He would serve under President Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Madison supervised the Louisana Purchase which effectively doubled the nation's size. Elected President in 1809, he would serve two terms leading the country into the War of 1812. This ornate, museum quality frame, measuring 31" x 23.5", houses two frames. On the right, a portrait of President James Madison. On the left, a Mediterranean ship's passport signed "James Madison" as President, Robert "R Smith" as Secretary of State and countersigned by "David Gelston Collector." Gelston was the Collector of the Port of New York. This ship's passport, issued to William Burns, is dated May 21, 1811 and was created after the United States signed a treaty with Algiers in 1795 in order to insure safe passage of U.S. ships through the area of the Mediterranean. The top of the passport form was cut in a distinctive scalloped pattern, providing proof of the document's authenticity. U.S. consuls provided copies to the Barbary corsairs, who were instructed to let pass all vessels holding passports which fit the scalloped pattern. This particular document promised that the ship was not mounted with guns and traveled with 11 men. The document features engraved pictures of a sailing ship and lighthouse as well as the white paper seal of the United States. A piece of the document is missing presumably from a varmint that "artistically" ate away at the animal skin document. $1950.00

American statesman and political theorist, Madison was the 4th President of the United States. He was instrumental in drafting the United States Constitution as well as the Bill of Rights. Madison inherited his plantation known as Montpelier and throughout his life owned hundreds of slaves which he used to cultivate the crops on his plantation. After the drafting of the Constitution, Madison became one of the key figures in its ratification. He collaborated with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to produce the Federalist Papers in 1788. Madson's political views changed during his life. During the creation of the Constitution, he favored a strong, national government. As the years progressed he grew to favor stronger state government and would eventually adopt a viewpoint somewhere between the two. Madison drafted the first ten amendments to the Constitution. He worked closely with President George Washington to help organize the new national government. He along with Thomas Jefferson organized what they called the Republican Party in opposition to the policies of the Federalists. He would serve under President Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Madison supervised the Louisana Purchase which effectively doubled the nation's size. Elected President in 1809, he would serve two terms leading the country into the War of 1812. This museum quality frame houses a portrait of James Madison and a land grant dated March 15, 1809. The document was issued to Henry Dixson Junior of Columbiana County, Ohio for payment to the US Government for land in Stubenville, Ohio that is "in the Territory north-west of Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river." Signatures of Madison and Secretary of State Robert Smith are on the lower left corner of the document. $1590.00

4th US President, principal architect of the US Constitution, co-author, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, of the Federalist Papers, friend and ally of Thomas Jefferson. Free-franked postal cover with a "Washington City" postmark, and stamped "Free." Traces of the red wax seal remain. Officially docketed twice with an October 10, 1803 date and addressed to "Joseph Wilson, Esq., Collector of the Customs, Marblehead, Massach." Signed on the front by Madison as Secretary of State in the Jefferson administration. $875.00

4th US President, principal architect of the US Constitution, co-author, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, of the Federalist Papers, friend and ally of Thomas Jefferson. Check drawn on the Office of Pay and Deposit of the Bank of Columbia for $100.00, dated July 10, 1815, while Madison was President. Made payable to "A. B. or bearer," and signed "James Madison." $1450.00

4th US President, principal architect of the US Constitution, co-author, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, of the Federalist Papers, friend and ally of Thomas Jefferson. A receipt made out by Madison on May 28, 1802, to his sister, Nellie Conway Madison, for $50 from their Grandfather's estate. Madison's full name is signed in the first line of the note, and the entire document is in his hand. Signed by Nellie C Madison, who died shortly after this receipt was made. She had been named for their mother, who herself lived to 1829 and the ripe old age of 98. $2800.00

4th US President, principal architect of the US Constitution, co-author, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, of the Federalist Papers, friend and ally of Thomas Jefferson. Large partially printed document granting a large 750-acre tract of land in the Ohio River valley to Daniel Bedinger, as a reward for service in the Virginia Line during the American Revolution. Signed by Madison as President and JAMES MONROE (1758-1831) as Secretary of State. Excellent condition, archivally preserved under UV protective plexi and matted with acid-free materials. $1950.00

5th US President, presided over a particularly harmonious and prosperous time known as the "Era of Good Feelings." Promulgated the "Monroe Doctrine" as US policy. Manuscript letter entirely in Monroe's own hand, dated September 3,1814, just days after the British had burned Washington DC during the War of 1812. The letter is intended as an introduction from Monroe, at the time US Secretary of War, to the commanders organizing the attack on the British fleet operating in the Potomac, which would soon threaten Fort McHenry and Baltimore. "Dear Sir, Permit me to present to your acquaintance Genls. Ringgold, Van Ness, Col. Tilghman, Mr. Lawrence & Mr. Jones, and my brother. They are desirous of uniting their aid, so far as they may be able, in giving effect to the efforts to demolish the squadron in the river. By placing them with you, I know that I advance them to the post of danger & of honor. Sincerely yours, Jas. Monroe." Excellent condition. A terrific letter, with excellent wartime content, written during the darkest days of the War of 1812 by a future president. Quality War of 1812 letters are extremely scarce, and significant ones from future presidents involved in the conflict are very rare. A great item. $9500.00

Nixon ended American involvement in the Viet Nam War, improved relations with the Soviet Union, and opened US relations with the Peoples' Republic of China, before being driven from office in the wake of Watergate. Nice copy with dust jacket of Nixon's book Six Crises, (Doubleday & Company: Garden City, NY, 1962). This book, written in the wake of his loss to John F Kennedy in the 1960 Presidential Election, covers the Hiss case, his televised funding speech (the so-called "Checkers" speech in 1952), Eisenhower's heart attack, the trip to Caracas, the famous "Kitchen Debate" with Khrushchev, and the 1960 campaign. Boldly signed on the title page, "Richard Nixon." $450.00

Nixon ended American involvement in the Viet Nam War, improved relations with the Soviet Union, and opened US relations with the Peoples' Republic of China, before being driven from office in the wake of Watergate. United States Senate Chamber pass granting access to the "Vice-President's Row" in April, 1954, while Nixon was serving as Eisenhower's VP. Boldly signed "Richard Nixon." A great early Nixon item. $275.00

Nixon ended American involvement in the Viet Nam War, improved relations with the Soviet Union, and opened US relations with the Peoples' Republic of China, before being driven from office in the wake of Watergate. Interesting three-paragraph typed commentary on "Layman's Sunday," with Nixon discussing the importance of spirituality and getting involved. Dated "Layman's Sunday" 1972, and signed "Richard Nixon" as president. On embossed White House stationery. $950.00

37th US President. Nixon ended American involvement in the Viet Nam War, improved relations with the Soviet Union, and opened US relations with the Peoples' Republic of China, before being driven from office in the wake of Watergate. Typed letter on Nixon's personal stationery dated January 8, 1968, declining to visit Cook County, Illinois, for a political event. Considering the confusion surrounding the 2000 Presidential election, it is interesting to note that Cook County was the spot where Nixon lost his extremely close contest to John F. Kennedy in 1960 under circumstances very similar to those in Florida 2000! Strong signature "Dick Nixon." $500.00

Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, Delegate to the United Nations. A respected and much-loved first lady, she did a great deal for numerous social justice and reform causes. Interesting typed letter dated September 26, 1955. In only a few short paragraphs, she declines a trip to Russia, provides an update on hurricane damage to Hyde Park, and side-steps a request for a job. Signed "Eleanor Roosevelt." $285.00

32nd US President, longest-serving president, having been elected to four terms. He constructed the "New Deal" to combat the Great Depression, and directed the US effort in World War Two. Very interesting partially printed extradition document turning fugitive Jacob Weiss over to New Jersey authorities. Set with the New York state seal, and signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as governor. Dated January 7, 1929. $550.00

32nd US President, longest-serving president, having been elected to four terms. He constructed the "New Deal" to combat the Great Depression, and directed the US effort in World War Two. Nice typed letter on Roosevelt's stationery as New York governor sending thanks for congratulations on his nomination for the presidency. Addressed to James Riggs of the State Normal and Training School, and dated December 9, 1932. Signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt." $475.00

32nd US President, longest-serving president, having been elected to four terms. He constructed the "New Deal" to combat the Great Depression, and directed the US effort in World War Two. Typed letter dated January, 1929, to a woman whose son was apparently afflicted with polio. Roosevelt makes some recommendations regarding consultation at the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, a center established by FDR for the treatment of polio in 1927. He was himself stricken by polio at the age of 39, and left a paraplegic. He later went on to become governor of New York and the longest serving President of the United States. Signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as New York governor. $495.00

26th US President, led the "Rough Riders" to glory at San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War. Succeeded to the Presidency when McKinley was assassinated. 22-page program for the Pan-American Missionary Service held on October 25th, 1903, at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Washington. Signed in ink on the front "Theodore Roosevelt, Oct. 25th, 1903" as President. $925.00

Embossed heavy cardstock invitation to and door pass to receptions at the White House, each for different days in January, for Mr. James E. Gregg. The invitation is set with a gilt presidential eagle, and the door pass come with the original envelope. A very nice, and rare, pair of White House ephemera. $55.00

33rd US President, ascended to the Presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, authorized the first use of the Atomic Bomb. Check of the City Bank of Kansas City payable to Miss C. Reyling for $20.00, dated August 8, 1925. Signed in full, "Harry S. Truman." $325.00

33rd US President, ascended to the Presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, authorized the first use of the Atomic Bomb. Good copy with dust jacket of volume 1 of Truman's Memoir: Volume One - Year of Decision, (Doubleday & Company: Garden City, NY, 1955). Signed and inscribed by Truman on the half-title page. $400.00

28th US President, Governor of New Jersey, President of Princeton University. Led the United States through the First World War, and personally helped negotiate the Treaty of Versailles. Very nice typed presidential letter on White House stationery, dated August 13, 1913, only a few months into Wilson's presidency. He expresses support for the Democratic candidacy of William Pettengall of Maine for a seat in the US Congress. Despite Wilson's personal support, Pettengall was not successful in expanding Wilson's Democratic majority. Good strong signature "Woodrow Wilson" as president. $585.00

28th US President, Governor of New Jersey, President of Princeton University. Led the United States through the First World War, and personally helped negotiate the Treaty of Versailles. Note written entirely in Wilson's hand, "My Dear Sir, I very cheerfully comply with your request for an autograph. Woodrow Wilson." Dated April 28, 1909, at Princeton. $675.00

Israeli patriot, Prime Minister of Israel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 1978. Typed letter on Hebrew Israeli stationery, to an American supporter. Among other things, Begin promises he will see to it that "no Munich like surrender takes place in the Middle-East." Signed as Prime Minister, dated 1974. In English. $890.00*

Israeli statesman, First Prime Minister of Israel, declared Israeli independence in 1948. Typed letter on official letterhead, dated September 6, 1953. In Hebrew, untranslated. Signed by Ben Gurion as Prime Minister. $890.00*

Original manuscript sight-draft for an ensign. Handwritten sight-draft for £9.3.0 for the subsistence of Ensign John Mill of the 2nd Royal American Battalion, one of the few British regiments raised and based in North America. Dated Christmas Day, 1766, at New York and signed by Mill. Very scarce. $690.00*