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Archives International Auctions- AIAXXVII
66 August 4,2015 Archives International Auctions
Autographs - Political
New York
374
374 Francis E. Spinner 1855 Handwritten and Signed Letter fromMo-
hawkValley Bank. NY. Francis Elias Spinner was an American politi-
cian fromNewYork. He wasTreasurer of theUnited States from 1861
to 1875. He was the first administrator in the federal government to
use women for clerical jobs. Written and signed banking letter. Est.
$75-150
375
Deposit. Mohawk, NewYork, 1853, $200, Issued and punch and cut
cancelled check with canal scene on left and eagle and train on up-
per right. Signed by Spinner as Cashier. He was appointed treasurer
by Abraham Lincoln. Fine condition with small splits, folds, POC’s.
Scarce and famous autograph on attractive check. D&H. ������ Est. $75-150
Checks, Drafts & Exchanges
California
376
CA. Adams &
Co. check, Mok Hill California, 1854 for $1,077.70. Gold rush era. Can-
celled hand stamp and POC. ���������������������������������������������������Est. $35-70
377
CA.
San Francisco. Adams & Co. 1854. Certificate of Deposit. ��������Est. $25-50
378
San Francisco, CA. $220, Issued and uncancelled, black on
thin off white paper, building in middle top with gold miner on left,
XF with minor toning on top right. ����������������������������������������� Est. $40-80
379
California. San Francisco.
1876. $25. Warrant due. Very Fine.�������������������������������������������Est. $25-50
380
California. San Francisco. Page Bacon & Co.
Exchange & Banking Houses. Gold Rush interest. Duplicate Check
1854, payable at the Atlantic Bank, Boston. TCC&Co. Stains at top
edge. Fine. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $30-60