Archives International Auctions Auction 106 September 24, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 106 42 September 24, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Nicaragua The Republic of Nicaragua, 1856, $25 Military Pay Certificate signed by William Walker is a rare and historic artifact from one of Central America’s most turbulent eras. Issued at Granada for “military services rendered to the State,” it bears the signature of the American adventurer who briefly declared himself President of Nicaragua. Walker’s controversial regime reinstated slavery and attempted to reshape the nation before a Central American coalition ousted him in 1857. This note offers collectors a direct link to the dramatic and short-lived rule of one of history’s most infamous filibusters. 191 191 Nicaragua, Republic of Nicaragua, 1856, $25 Issued Military Banknote Signed byWilliamWalker. Granada, Nicaragua, Republic of Nicaragua, 1856, $25 Military Script, Pick S131, S/N 893. Historic William Walker–signed military pay certificate issued during his brief presidency of Nicaragua. Printed on thin paper by El Nicaraguense Print, in black, with ornate side borders and bold title “TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS,” issued at Granada for “Military Services rendered to the State.” Hand-signed by WilliamWalker, President of the Republic, and the Minister of Hacienda, with the Great Seal of the Republic impressed at lower left. This rare fiscal note is directly tied to one of the most turbulent episodes in Central American history. WilliamWalker, an American physician, lawyer, and adventurer from Tennessee, launched a series of “filibustering” expeditions in Latin America during the 1850s. After failed attempts in Mexico, he turned to Nicaragua, where he exploited a civil conflict to seize power in 1856. Declaring himself President of Nicaragua, Walker sought to Americanize the country’s institutions, reinstated slavery (abolished years earlier), and attracted settlers and mercenaries from the United States. His regime provoked alarm among This example, serial number 893, is PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with notation of tape repairs. The signatures, design elements, and embossing remain bold and distinct. Notes of this issue are seldom encountered, and Walker’s signed notes and documents are highly prized for their direct connection to the Central America filibuster era and to one of the most controversial figures of 19th-century Central American history. ���� Est. $4,000-8000