Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 104 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Louisiana 545 545 NewOrleans, State National Bank, 1879Group of 6 IssuedChecks signed by Edward A. Burke, Treasurer of the state of Louisiana. Louisiana, 1879. Lot of 6 I/C checks from the State National Bank in New Orleans, Louisiana. 4 are with red text, 1 in green, and 1 in black, all are cut cancelled and/ or have paid handstamps. All are boldly signed by Edward A. Burke at bottom right corner. Edward Austin Burke or Burk (September 13, 1839 - September 24, 1928), was the Democratic State Treasurer of Louisiana following Reconstruction. Burke later fled to Honduras after it was discovered that there were misappropriations of state treasury funds. While in Honduras Burke became a major land owner and held government positions within Honduras’ nationalized railway systems. He remained an exile until his death nearly four decades later. (6) ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 Massachusetts 546 546 Boston, Massachusetts, Civil War U.S. Sanitary Commission, October 1864 Issued Receipt. Boston, Massachusetts. Receipt for October 1864. Civil War Related activities. The United States Sanitary Commission was founded in 1861 as the American Civil War began. Its purpose was to promote clean and healthy conditions in the Union Army camps. The Sanitary Commission staffed field hospitals, raised money, provided supplies, and worked to educate the military and government on matters of health and sanitation. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-160 New York 547 547 Mohawk Valley Bank. 1870, Lot of 10 I/C Certificates of Deposits by ABNC Mohawk, New York. 1870, Lot of 10 I/C CDs for varying denominations. Black printing with Bald Eagle at top right and boat on canal at left. Orange 2 Cent revenue stamp on each. VF to XF condition, ABNC. (10) ��������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 548 548 National Bank of Newport. 1864-77 Group of I/C Checks and Drafts. New York. 1864-77, Lot of 9, I/C Checks and drafts in different designs. Black with yellow underprint with I.R. RN-G1; Red or blue checks; and, green drafts with farmer plowing on top right. All are cancelled and are in VF-XF condition. (9). ������� Est. $35-60 549 549 National Mohawk Valley Bank. 1872 I/C Drafts With I.R. RN-C1. Mohawk, New York. Lot of 10 I/C Bank Drafts for varying denominations. The Ninth National Bank of New York is the Corresponding Bank, Green with orange I.R. RN-C1 revenue stamp. VF condition. (10). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $55-90 550 550 Oneida National Bank and Ilion Bank Issued Check Group, 1855- 69 New York, 1855-69. Group of 8, I/C checks. 5 are from the Oneida National Bank, Black text with allegorical woman seated by assorted goods at top right corner, NBN; 3 are from the Ilion Bank, Black text with ornate seal at left, Allegorical woman with frame at top left, and man with hammer in frame at top right. All have been punched out cancelled, and are in Fine condition with toning and other signs of wear. (8) �� Est. $50-100