This is a cover from the Smith County Chamber of Commerce in Carthage Tn who got Gore to sign some.  This was for his Presidential bid in 1987 and was bought the day of his announcement in Carthage which I attended.

This pass is from 1954 given to Lillian Bean.  Will be mailed in a regular envelope.

This is a short letter, dated September 17, 1956, addressed to the Democratic Party Whip, J Percy Priest from Tennessee.  Inked notation at the top reads "Personal" which indicates to me that he actually signed the note.  Here is the content:  Dear Percy:  I want you to know how deeply I appreciated your wiring as you did with regard to my father. The past few weeks have been trying ones and particularly so for my mother, who during the last two years has devoted her life to caring for my father.  For her and for all of us, the messages we have received from our friends have been a great source of comfort and strength.  Signed with a full signature.  Nixon of course was known to worship his Mother and this letter reflects his regard for her.

This short note was addressed to his friend and his Party Whip, Percy Priest of Tennessee.  In light red pencil at the top right hand corner reads "personal" ( I think).  I feel confident that this is his actual signature which is simply Lyndon.

House of Representatives Pass signed by Estes Kefauver to Milburn Divine.  All the hand writing is in Kefauver's hand.

Nine by twelve inch photograph by Bachrach.  This is the classic pose that so many campaign buttons used.  There are four places where there is some sort of slick markings, two of the most obvious ones can be seen in the scan.  

Gerald Ford autographed item on a campaign item when he was running for President. Of course, it would qualify as a Presidential signature since he was President when he was running for his own term. This is a card which measures 7 by 4 inches. The autograph was made with a Sharpie pen which has lightly bled though on the other side, which also has a campaign message. I did not obtain this autograph but will stand behind it as being authentic.

I found this autographed White House card in a scrap book from a Nashville estate. I believe this is genuine. Hoover did not use an autopen and it does not appear to have been printed. Note the stain or worn area on the left hand side of the card. There is a similar worn area on the back when it was removed from the album.

Short little letter on Stevenson's official stationary. Stevenson is turning down, regrettably, an invitation to the Tennessee catfish fry. No doubt a campaign get-together. Addressed to Sam Siegel, Mayor of Bruceton, Tennessee.

Personal letter from former President Lyndon Johnson sent from his ranch in Austin Texas. Signed "LBJ'. Written to Sam Siegel who was his personal shirt maker and friend. Dated 1971. Scarce autograph from a former President who was famous for rarely signing anything.

There can't be many of these around. This check is dated May 6, 1826 and is from the Branch Bank of the State of Tennessee at Nashville. Three hundred dollars. Bold signature of Andrew Jackson. Check has condition problems as can be seen in the scan. X cancel and staining. The white area at the top right hand side is the check itself and has not been repaired. The check has been handled in an archival manner and backed on archival boards. The check is loose within the little brown mat. There is also a tear at the bottom which goes to the squiggly line but it is not that noticeable. I bought this check 15 years ago from a prominent Andrew Jackson collector. 

Beautiful large document on parchment in wonderful condition. 21 by 16 inches. Some light fold marks and wrinkles are the only condition problems.  Parchment has a nice white tone. The appointment is for Carl F Hartmann, Captain in the Signal Corps. Dated December 26th, 1901. Signed by E Root and Teddy Roosevelt.

personal letter signed Estes

This letter was written on December 13, 1954 to Gordon Turner of the Nashville Tennessean who had invited Barkley to a dinner to be given at the Civitan Club to honor Percy Priest. Barkley is sending his regrets.

Short letter signed by Adlai Stevenson, mentioning organizing his volunbeers of the Presidential campaign. This letter was addressed to Congressman J. Percy Priest from Tennessee.