
Similar to an ALS, but with no greeting or salutation.

These pages are frequently found in autograph albums, inscribed on photographs or sheet music.ĪNS – Autograph note signed. A selection of one or more measures written out and signed by a composer or musician often quoting a famous musical passage. If unsigned, it is called an AMusMs.ĪMusQS – Autograph musical quotation signed. A complete or incomplete musical composition, written out and signed by the composer. If unsigned, it is labeled an AMs.ĪMusMsS – Autograph musical manuscript signed. A complete or incomplete creative work such as a poem, story, essay, draft, or scientific paper, written out and signed by its creator. If not signed, it is designated an AL.ĪMsS – Autograph manuscript signed. A letter entirely written and signed by the same person. President Lincoln, for example, wrote out thousands of such endorsements throughout his presidency.ĪLS – Autograph letter signed. A brief message written and signed by the recipient and generally found on a letter from the sender that acknowledges receipt of the letter or passes instructions on to a third party.

Generally a document of an official or administrative nature entirely written out and signed by the personality.ĪES – Autograph endorsement signed.
