Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 82 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Washington, D.C. 400 400 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. $350-500 401 401 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. $150-300 EPHEMERA - HISTORIC ENGLISH DOCUMENTS England 402 402 Consolidated £3 per Cent and Reduced Annuities, ca. 1782- 1832 Trio England....... Lot of 3 pieces, all partially typeset and handwritten: 1782 Consolidated 3% Annuities Certificate, VF condition; 1808 Reduced 3% Annuities Certificate, VF condition; and 1832 Reduced 3 Pounds, 10 Shillings Annuities Certificate, VF condition. In 1751, Parliament passed an act which consolidated all existing British government stocks into a single issue, with a fixed interest rate of 3 percent per annum. These “Consolidated Annuities,” also known as consols or perpetual bonds, had no maturity date, and instead were redeemable, on call, by the government. “Reduced Annuities,” popularly referred to as three per cent reduced annuities, resulted from the attempt of the British government to capitalize on even lower rates of interest in other markets. This allowed the government to borrow money at a lower total interest rate than would have been otherwise possible. (3) ( John E. Herzog Collection) ������������ Est. $70-120