KOSSUTH NEGOTIATES HIS SPEAKING RATES

LAJOS KOSSUTH (1802-1894).  Nicknamed the “Hungarian George Washington,” Kossuth led the bloody and unsuccessful revolt against Austrian rule in 1848 and 1849.  After his defeat by the Austrian army, Kossuth fled to Turkey, and the Austrians concentrated their authority over Hungary.  In the early 1850s, Kossuth came to America to arouse public opinion against the Austrians and to promote Hungarian independence.  Later that decade, Kossuth was in Europe where he promoted Hungarian independence.

LS. 1pg. 5” x 8”. April 21, 1856. Regent Park.  A letter signed “Kossuth” to an unnamed recipient: “You have sent me the letters from Woolwich & Stockton on Fees which I enclose, & request you to reply to your friends that I am engaged for the whole next month, but in June I would likely accept invitations if they come from a Committee.  In smaller localities I expect a guarantee of a Minimum, in larger ones, as you know, I either take the rise of the Lectures where I have energetic friends who take the trouble of arranging the matters & take them into their hands.  Where I am less acquainted I claim two thirds of the gross receipts leaving one third for the committee, to defray all the local expenses…”.  The letter, on blue paper, has mailing folds and is in very good condition with a dark signature.

SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARD OF ALBERT LEBRUN, LAST PRESIDENT OF FRENCH THIRD REPUBLIC

ALBERT LEBRUN (1871-1950). Lebrun was the President of France from 1932 until capitulating in 1940.

PS. 3.5” x 5.5”. N.d. N.p. A photograph signed “A Lebrun”. This photographic postcard displays Albert Lebrun, the last President of France’s Third Republic. The photograph is in black-and-white and in half-bust, and was taken during his presidency. The photograph was taken by G.L. Manuel Freres, a Paris photography studio operated by brothers Gaston and Lucien Manuel from 1900 to 1939. Lebrun was later imprisoned by the Nazis in 1943 but released on account of failing health. The postcard is in fine condition.

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL THANKS AMBASSADOR WILLIAM BLAIR FOR HIS TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL (1910-1997). Macapagal was President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965.

WILLIAM McCORMICK BLAIR, JR. (1916-2015). Blair was U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the Philippines.

LS. 1pg. September 29, 1967. 92 Cambridge Circle, Makati, Rizal, Philippines. A letter signed “Diosdado Macapagal” as former President of the Philippines and written on his letterhead in another hand. As William Blair prepared to leave his post as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Macapagal sent him this warm letter thanking him for his stay. “Dear Ambassador Blair: Ms. Macapagal and I thank you beyond words can express for having us at The delightful dinner at The Embassy the other night. It was particularly memorable for us since it was on the eve of my birthday. When you end your unprecedentedly long tour of duty in the Philippines, you are entitled to the satisfaction that you not only accomplished well – as well as the most successful of your predecessors – the mission of riveting Philippine-American friendship, understanding and mutual collaboration but that you have blazed a trail of prudent forthrightness which will do good to both people now and in the years to come. Mrs. Macapagal and I agree that, in addition, you and Mrs. Blair will have left an imprint of charm and elegance which made your service in our country a privilege for our people. We will follow with keen interest your activities henceforth with a constant wish that you shall meet with continued success which you both so eminently deserve. Thank you again, Sincerely yours, Diosdado Macapagal”. In very good condition, with a very small tear in the upper edge.

PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY OF THE PHILIPPINES DIOSDADO AND EVA MACAPAGAL SIGN A PHOTO TO AMBASSADOR WILLIAM BLAIR AND HIS WIFE

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL (1910-1997). Macapagal was the Ninth President of the Philippines.

WILLIAM BLAIR (1916-1915).  Blair was President Kennedy’s Ambassador to Denmark and President Johnson’s Ambassador to the Philippines.  He was also law partner with Adlai Stevenson.

PS. 8” x 10”. N.d. [1964 to 1967] N.p. [Manila]. A black-and-white photograph signed “Diosdado Macapagal” and “E. M. Macapagal”. The photo depicts Macapagal and his wife Eva at a dressy diplomatic event with Ambassador to the Philippines William McCormick Blair Jr. and his glamourous wife Deeda.  The President penned on the lower margin: “To Bill and Dida [sic] with affection and appreciation for their friendship for Filipinos Diosdado Macapagal E. M. Macapagal”. The image and inscription date to the end of Macapagal’s time as President of the Philippines or shortly afterwards.

ADS. 1pg. 7” x 6”. Woolwich Common [London]. 6th November 1797. An autograph document signed “Major General Macarmick” in the third person: “Major General Macarmick in compliance with Mr. Dears’s letter of the 18th of October, does himself the honor of returning that letter with the answers and explanations demanded by the Board to the observations and Queries. As soon as the Vouchers are obtained they shall be delivered.” The letter has light margin tears and chipping and dark ink.

ALS. 2pp. 5” x 8”. June 5, 1845. Albany. An autograph letter signed “Mr MacAuley” in the third person: “Mr. MacAuley present his compliments to Messrs Evans, Wakefield, and Gayton, and regrets that he cannot fix a time for seeing them till a railway committee of which he is Chairman has terminated it labours.” The letter is tipped to a larger sheet but is in fine condition overall.