1780. American statesman, diplomat and signer of the Declaration of Independence who also served as the second President of the United States (1797 - 1801). Outstanding war-date A.D.S., a promissory note, 12mo. 1 p. [Mass.], Oct. 24, 1780, to fellow patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence: THOMAS STONE - (1743 - 1787) - American planter, patriot and delegate from Maryland, written one day before Adam's draft of the Massachusetts Constitution was adopted, buying imported cleaned tobacco (possibly seized)..... More

1992. Thank you note typed and signed on personal stationery from Jerry Lewis to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Jerry Lewis (born Jerome Levitch but often cited as Joseph Levitch) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and humanitarian. Across his seven-decade career, he was regarded as one of the greatest comedians of the 20th century. He is nicknamed the "King of Comedy". This is a new item from the collection of Television critic Tom Shales (1944 - 2024). Shales..... More