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Lincoln’s ‘best man,” James Matheney, ran for Congress in 1854, without Lincoln’s support.  Why, and why did Lincoln change his mind to support Matheney in 1858?

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Owning History! Print E-mail

We can help you enjoy an inspirational connection to your favorite historic figure, event, or idea.

Important documents and artifacts can be loaned, placed on deposit, or donated to ensure their survival for generations to come. Seth Kaller, Inc. can coordinate all aspects of collection-building, including acquisition, authentication, appraisal, conservation, framing, insurance, and recognition for your family, your company, or your foundation. 

Items presented here are drawn from our broad inventory.  We have many more original documents and collections, ranging from $100 to millions of dollars, please contact us if you have specific interests.

 
Helping Haiti: Frederick Douglass Signed Deed Print E-mail

Frederick Douglass. Document Signed.

Helping Haiti

Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838, became a leader in the anti-slavery and women’s rights movements, and served as U.S. Minister to Haiti from 1889-1891. I am selling ten Frederick Douglass signed documents, at $495.00 each, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund (or the charity of your choice). Call or email for details, or to buy one. 

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Abraham Lincoln’s Last State of the Union Address: A Complete Page in His Own Hand Print E-mail
Lincoln State of the UnionSummary: Lincoln’s message, preserved in this unique leaf, is that the Union will win the war, and America will emerge a stronger nation. 

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. Autograph Manuscript [Washington, D.C., ca. December 3, 1864]. A complete leaf, page 44, from Lincoln’s penned manuscript of his last State of the Union Address, delivered to Congress on December 6, 1864. 8¼ x 13¾”.

Inventory# 21995     $350,000

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Thomas Jefferson Funds the Cost of Treaty Ratification with the Barbary Pirates from Hamilton's Tax on Whiskey Print E-mail

Thomas Jefferson. Partly Printed Document Signed.

Thomas Jefferson. Partly Printed Document Signed as Secretary of State, comprising “An Act Making Provision for...effecting a recognition of the treaty of the United States with the new Emperor of Morocco,”  [Philadelphia], March 3, 1791. 1 p. Signed in type by President Washington, Vice-President John Adams, and Speaker of the House Muhlenberg.


Inventory# 21125 $23,000

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