Archives International Auctions Sale 69 August 4, 2021 U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 69 72 August 4, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - HISTORIC AUTOGRAPHS 495 495 Daniel Webster Signed and Issued 1823 Promissory Note Handwritten promissory note, Issued and cancelled, which states Daniel Webster was to pay $296 in six months time, with interest. Paid written in ink across note, also with crossed-out signatures. Daniel Webster’s signature is on back with handwritten details regarding payment and interest. Fine-VF condition. Daniel Webster ( January 18, 1782 - October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. As one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, he argued over 200 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court between 1814 and his death in 1852. During his life, he was a member of the Federalist Party, the National Republican Party, and the Whig Party. Webster is widely regarded as an important and talented attorney, orator, and politician, but historians and observers have offered mixed opinions on his moral qualities and ability as a national leader. (From the Collection of John E. Herzog).......... �� Est. $230-375 Washington, D.C. 496 496 Francis E. Spinner, 1868 Handwritten Letter to a Judge about a Pension Claim for a Widowed Mother of a Civil War Soldier. Washington, D.C., November 18, 1868. Handwritten letter in Spinner’s hand from Francis E. Spinner regarding a young man who evidently was killed in the Civil War, Black text with bold Spinner signature at bottom. Discusses a previous letter sent to Spinner, which he had copied and “enclosed one each to General Schofield, the Secretary of War, and to General Butterfield, to who I understand the matter will be referred.” Spinner then states that he wrote a “strong letter” to both men, on “behalf of the widowed mother of young Perry.” Ezra Graves name also appears at bottom left. John McAllister Schofield (September 29, 1831 - March 4, 1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War. He was appointed U.S. Secretary of War (1868-1869) under President Andrew Johnson and later served as Commanding General of the United States Army (1888-1895). Daniel Adams Butterfield (October 31, 1831 - July 17, 1901) was a New York businessman, a Union General in the American Civil War, and Assistant U.S. Treasurer. Francis Elias Spinner ( January 21, 1802 – December 31, 1890) was an American politician from New York. He served as Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875, and was the first administrator in the federal government to employ women for clerical jobs. Fine-VF condition with faint staining. Interesting Francis E. Spinner piece, which mentions several important figures of the day. �� Est. $600-900 EPHEMERA - HISTORIC ETCHINGS & PRINTS Pennsylvania 497 497 WilliamPenn EngravingGroup Lot of 11, ca.1790-1800 Philadelphia.... PA. Group of 11 items, all the same: Engraving of William Penn, drawn from the original bust in the Loganian Library in Philadelphia, dated 1797. Black and white, Penn at center with “Charter of Pennsylvania” beneath, along with other books. Each sheet is approximately 8.5 x 10 inches, while the engraving of Penn is 5 x 8.5 inches, and featured at center. VF condition with slight toning. This engraved portrait is said to be taken from a bust in the Loganian Library. In 1831, a fire kindled in the fireplace of the Loganian room destroyed a bust of Penn (possibly the one from which this engraving was taken) and other items from the collection. William Penn was an English writer and religious thinker belonging to the Religious Society of Friends, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, a North American colony of England. (11) (From the Collection of John E. Herzog) �� Est. $150-300 EPHEMERA - HISTORIC NEW YORK New York 498 498 New York, 1828 Comptrollers Office Payment Signed by Mayor William Paulding Jr. and Richard Riker New York, 1828. Handwritten payment to J. Fleming for $1,004.65 for “City Stock transferred to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,” Black handwriting on off-white paper, S/N 71, Cut cancelled with an X at center. Signed by several notable New York City figures who were also Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, including New York City Mayor at the time, William Paulding Jr., and Richard Riker as Recorder. William Paulding Jr. (March 7, 1770 - February 11, 1854) was a United States Representative from New York and the 56th and 58th Mayor of New York City. He was the Adjutant General of New York for two non- consecutive terms. Paulding Avenue in the Morris Park section of The Bronx is named after him. Richard Riker (September 9, 1773 - September 26, 1842) was an American lawyer and politician from New York, who served as the first district attorney of what is now New York County, and as recorder of New York City. Riker was a close friend of DeWitt Clinton, and both were supporters of Alexander Hamilton, leading to duels with supporters of Hamilton’s rival Aaron Burr. Riker served as Clinton’s second in a duel with John Swartwout on July 30, 1802 at the dueling grounds in Weehawken, New Jersey, where Swartwout was wounded in the leg. On November 21, 1803, Riker dueled with John Swartwout’s brother, Brigadier General Robert Swartwout, at Weehawken in defense of Clinton’s honor. Riker was shot in the leg at this duel, giving him a permanent limp. Riker was also a member of the prominent and wealthy Riker family, which owned Rikers Island, now New York City’s primary jail complex, until 1884. Also signed by G. N. Bleeker as Comptroller and very possibly who Bleeker Street in the Village is named after. VF condition, especially for its age. Rare piece of New York City history. �� Est. $250-500