1: [ Autographs ] William Penn 1644-1718 English Quaker, religious reformer and colonist, a framer of the Pennsylvania Charter of 1677 who received the grant of Pennsylvania from Charles II in 1681 Manuscript D.S. "Wm. Penn" as Governor of the "Province

2: [ Autographs ] Philip Carteret (1639 - 1682) Colonial Governor of New Jersey 1665-1676 who faced great difficulty collecting rent from hisproprietors and was often embroiled in disputes with Governor Andros of New York. Rare manuscript D.S 'Ph.

3: [ Autographs ] George Rogers Clark 1752-1818 American Revolutionary soldier and frontier explorer, led the defense of Kentucky against Indian raids, led militia in the defense of Illinois and Kentucky. Exceptional D.S. 2pp. folio on parchment,

4: [ Autographs ] William Heath 1737-1814 American Revolutionary officer a major general in the Continental Army reprimanded by Washington for his handling of the attack on Fort Independence, later commandingthe Eastern Department and in the Hudson

5: [ Autographs ] Anthony Wayne 1745-1796 "Mad Anthony", American Revolutionary brigadier general who distinguished himself at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and in the brilliant capture of theBritish garrison at Stony Point. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Head

6: [ Autographs ] Charles Thomson 1729-1824 Irish born American patriot unanimously elected first Secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774 and held the post until 1789, chosen to notify Washington of hiselection to the Presidency. Exceptional D.S.

7: [ Autographs ] John Stark 1728-1822 American Revolution brigadier general engaged at Bunker Hill, Trenton and Princeton, winner of the battle at Bennington against Burgoyne, and served on the court- martial that condemned Major John Andre. Scarce

8: Autographs Benedict Arnold 1741-1801 Revolutionary War major general and traitor he repulsed the British in the Mohawk Valley and fought Burgoyne at Saratoga. Arnolds plot to surrender West Point to the British was discovered and thereafter he led

9: [ Autographs ] (Benedict Arnold) Hannah Arnold Sister of Benedict Arnold. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., New Haven, June, 1775 to her infamous brother. In part: "... congratulate you on your late success in reducing Ticonderoga & making yourself master of the

10: [ Autographs ] (Benedict Arnold) Fine, detailed newspaper, The Gentleman's Magazine, London, November, 1780, 8vo., reporting on page540 of the treason of Benedict Arnold. Great content, in part: '.. American Major-gen. Arnold has quitted the rebel

11: Autographs Hancock, John 1737-1793 American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of theContinental Congress and two-time Governor of Massachusetts. A.D.S. inthe third person, 1p oblong 8vo., [Boston]

12: [ Autographs ] Sam Adams 1722-1803 Signer of the Declaration of Independence, an American Revolutionary politician who organized opposition to the Stamp Act and was a leader in the agitation that led to Boston Tea Party. Partly-printed D.S. "Samuel

13: [ Autographs ] Clement Biddle 1740 - 1814 "The Quaker General" organized and led the "Quaker Blues" against the British and fought under Nathaniel Greene as well. Fine content war-date A.L.S. 2pp. folio, Philadelphia, Oct. 22, 1780 to fellow general

14: [ Autographs ] John Bradstreet 1711-1774 British colonial military officer who captured Fort Frontenac in 1758, breaking the French linebetween the St. Lawrence and Ohio rivers, and in 1764 led an army to suppress Pontiac's rebellion. Good content

15: [ Autographs ] John Brooks 1752-1825 American revolutionary patriot and physician, Brooks was a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortifyBunker Hill on the night preceding the battle. A.L.S. as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p. 4to., Salem, Feb. 14,

16: [ Autographs ] George Clinton 1739-1812 Vice President of the United States (1805-12 and Continental Congressman who opposed ratification of the Constitution. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. small folio, Albany, Mar. 13, 1833, an appointment of Samuel

17: [ Autographs ] Ebenezer Crosby 1753-1788 Revolutionary War physician and surgeon to George Washington's Guards, he was one of the original members of the Society of the Cincinnati. War date A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., "Camp Fredericksburgh", Nov. 5, 1778 Mr.

18: [ Autographs ] George Downing 1624-1684 English politician for whom Downing Street was named, a colorful, roguish character, the second graduate of Harvard University who repatriated to England and was appointed Ambassador to Holland. In

19: [ Autographs ] Jonathan Dayton 1760-1824 Signer of the Constitution, member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention. A.L.S. 2pp. sm. folio with integral address leaf, Elizabethtown, Dec. 7 1821 to Gen. Robert Swartwout. Dayton asks

20: [ Autographs ] Henry Dearborn 1751-1829 American Revolutionary officer on Washington's staff at Yorktown, later a Secretary of War (1801-09) D.S. 1p. 9in x 4in, Beverly, Ma., May 7, 1823, a partly-print ed customs document certifying that the brig