Sale 1250
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Lot 289
Estimate$300 – $400
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Katie Horstman
VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
[With:] GARFIELD, Harry Augustus (1863-1942), son of President James A. Garfield, attorney, academic, and partner at Garfield, Cross, Daoust & Vrooman. Typed letter signed ("H.A. Garfield"), addressed to Miss Mary Atwood. Washington, DC, 17 November 1936. 1 page, 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 in., "1529 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC" letterhead, folds. Garfield acknowledges Miss Atwood's letter of 12 November 1936, requesting an autograph of his father, promising to send her one if possible.
[Also with:] BRYAN, William Jennings (1860-1925). Congressman, three-time presidential candidate, Secretary of State and winning lawyer in Scopes trial. Personal check signed ("W.J. Bryan"). Miami, FL, 6 November 1923. 8 1/2 x 3 in. partially printed check drawn on the Bank of Biscayne. Payable to who appears to be "Albert L. Isaacs" for the sum of $43.12 (multiple ink stamps and paper/stamp residue on verso, small chip near lower right corner).
Together, 4 items.
Provenance: Descended directly in the family of Mary Atwood Pool (1914-2009). Washington, DC, resident Mary Atwood Pool began collecting autographs of notable American historical figures at the age of 14, with each autograph acquired by her direct communication with the historical figure, their staff, family members, or attorneys. Additional information regarding the collection is available upon request.
Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/7d0a4d25-03a3-417c-afe1-0c75d6eaebc9?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/052888dc-88af-41ea-ac8e-6a2019511edc?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/3a8533aa-769f-4e42-a24e-d1549430d9be?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/ba84a7d0-72a1-4691-a7d3-e7bcf8583a46?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/d8810b38-cea2-4bc3-b4dd-d23c2ee556a3?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Clipped signature from a check with correspondence from Garfield's sons. [ With: ] BRYAN, William Jennings. Signature.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/4dc35780-11aa-4652-8381-85992a9ee402?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)