

Archives International Auctions - Sale 39
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March 14,2017
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comU.S. FEDERAL DOCUMENTS
Washington, D.C.
984
984 Department of the Interior 160 Acres Pensions allotment.United
States. War of 1812 Pennsylvania Militia pension allotment dated 1860,
three brass grommets at right end. Extensive tape repairs at folds. ABNC.
Three hand written portions on back regarding transfer of the land in
Jefferson County Kentucky. Good. �����������������������������������������������Est.
$500-800
U.S. OBSOLETE BANKNOTES
USA
985
985 United States Obsolete Currency, ca. 1800s, Quintet of NotesIncludes unissued 10 Dollars from the Union Bank of New-London; 2
Dollars from the Manufacturers’ Exchange Co., 1814; and 5-10-20 Cent
scrip notes. Generally Very Fine. ��������������������������������������������������Est.
$100-150
U.S. OBSOLETE BANKNOTES
Arizona Territory
986
986 Safford, Hudson & C0., ca.1880-1890 Remainder Obsolete Scrip NoteWith Solid Serial Number 333.Tucson, Arizona. $20, Payable in
Mexican Silver, Blue print on blue border in small sized certificate, VF-
XF condition.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$100-150
CHECKS, DRAFTS & EXCHANGES
Hawaii
987
987 Bishop &Co. Bankers, 1917 Specimen SheetHawaii. 4 page letter of
credit specimen with four page 1917 specimen signature sheet from the
bank. 2 pieces of 4 pages each. Specimen overprints, Paper tone at top
and bottom of both. Very Fine+. �������������������������������������������������Est.
$160-250
New York
988
988 Cotton Trading Corp., Specimen Stock.19xx, Specimen Stock, Odd
Shares, Black on green border and underprint, No vignette, POC’s and
red SPECIMEN overprint, VF condition, ABNC. �����������������������Est.
$150-230
Texas
989
989 First National Bank of Houston, 1890’s Approval Proof Sheet of 4 Drafts.Houston, Texas. Unique approval proof sheet of 4 drafts or
checks printed on light card. Vignette of notable on left with Star of
Texas” arms on bottom. 1 vertical fold and 2 horizontal folds. Fine
condition. Rare early Texas National bank item. ABNC (ex-ABNC-
Christies June 1991 Auction)” �������������������������������������������������������Est.
$250-350