Archives International Auctions Sale 70 September 22, 2021 U.S., Chinese. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 70 95 September 22, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - BANKING & FINANCE Maryland 507 507 Baltimore to New York, 1828 Shipping Document Bill of Lading Baltimore, Maryland, 1828. Shipping receipt for “Eight cases cotton thread” that were shipped on the Schooner named “Vineyard”, bound for New York from Baltimore. Black text with brown handwriting, Ship at sea depicted at top left corner. Bill of Landing handwritten on back. Fine condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $40-60 EPHEMERA - BREWERY & BUSINESS Virginia and West Virginia 508 508 Wheeling, Virginia and West Virginia, 1850-1870’s Commercial Invoices and Bill HeadsAssortment. Wheeling Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia. 1857-1873, Lot of 8 pieces including 2 early Brewery letterheads. Wheeling became part of the movement of western areas to secede from Virginia after the beginning of the Civil War. It was also the location of the Wheeling Convention in 1861 and served as the provisional capital of the Restored Government of Virginia from 1861 to 1863. It became the first capital of West Virginia after it seceded from Virginia and was admitted to the Union in its own right in 1863. Letterhead and billhead assortment. Includes Wheeling, Virginia Letterheads, 1857, Missouri Iron Works; Jos. A. Metcalf, Commission Merchant Letterheads (2); and 2 versions of G.W. Smith, Malster & Hop Dealer Manufacturer of Pale Bitter and Kennet Ales from 1859 (VA) and 1864 (WV); and 3 other letterheads from the 1870’s. VG to VF condition. (8) ��������������������������������� Est. $120-200 EPHEMERA - CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH California 509 509 San Francisco, 1857 Handwritten Letter Regarding Business Opportunities San Francisco, California, 1857. Handwritten, several page letter from William B. Freeman (may be a similar last name), to a potential business partner. Possibly related to Wells, Fargo & Co. Dark brown cursive text on off-blue paper, Embossed “Bath” seal at top left corner. The beginning of the letter discusses a “Sherwood matter” in which the Sherwood in question left his wife and son in San Francisco, and was expected to be absent for 60 or 70 days. Interestingly, Freeman states that Sherwood won “something handsome on Gwinn’s election,” and goes on to say that Sherwood has “evidently has not acted well in this matter.” The rest of the letter discusses how Freeman’s business has been prospering, as he has been able to purchase various goods at low rates and on “easy terms.” He wants to leverage the contacts of the potential partner he is writing to in order to expand the business. Fascinating first-hand account of a business during the Gold Rush Era in San Francisco. The Gwin mentioned is likely William M. Gwin (October 9, 1805 - September 3, 1885), an American medical doctor and politician who served in elected office in Mississippi and California. In California he shared the distinction, along with John C. Fremont, of being the state’s first US senators. Before, during, and after the Civil War, Gwin was well known in California, Washington, DC, and the Southern United States as a determined Confederate sympathizer. VF condition with very little signs of wear, aside from slight toning along fold lines. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $325-500 EPHEMERA - CIVIL WAR New York 510 510 Application of a Drafted Person, 1863 Civil War Substitute Document New York, 1863 Application of a Drafted Person, showing that he is in Indigent Circumstances, and has Obtained a Substitute. Black text with dark brown handwriting. Issued to James Woods, a Laborer residing at 105 Broome Street, receiving a salary of $9.00 a week. Highlights his dependents, which includes his wife Sarah, children Edward and James, and his mother-in-law Ellen Kelly. Woods procured a substitute, paying him $300 to take his place in the Civil War. Includes the signature of a Member of the Enrolling Board, certifying that James Woods’ substitute has been mustered into service on his behalf. Fine condition with some toning and staple holes at top center. Rare Civil War substitute document. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-325