Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 98 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - CIVIL WAR New York 502 502 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. $110-220 503 503 New York State Militia, 1863 51st Regiment Private’s Certificate of membership for George E. May. New York, September 28th, 1863. NY State Militia, 51st Regiment, 24th Brigade and 6th Division, membership certificate as a private in the “A” Company and is entitled to the privileges as a member of the militia. The 51st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry (or Shepard Rifles) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. They were also in the Campaign from the Rapidan to the James, May 3-June 15; Battle of the Wilderness, May 5–7; Spotsylvania, May 8–12; Spotsylvania Court House, May 12–21; Assault on the Salient, May 22; On line of the Pamunkey, May 26–28; Totopotomoy, May 28–31; Cold Harbor, June 1–12. They were also in the Appomattox Campaign fromMarch 28-April 9; Assault on and fall of Petersburg, April 2, and Pursuit of Lee to Farmville April 3–9. Also included in the lot are two modern political postal cards and printed confederate flag. All mounted on black paper. VF to XF Condition. (3) �������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 EPHEMERA - EARLY BUSINESS ARCHIVES United Kingdom & United States 504 504 Letter from England Given to the Captain of the U.S.S. Hannibal and Sent to the U.S. in 1824 United Kingdom & United States, only date included in this piece is 1824, likely from that year or close to it. Handwritten letter with cover with heading “Per Favor of Captn. Watkinson. U.S.S. Hannibal” addressed to Wm. John, several pages long, From the United Kingdom and to be sent to a man (perhaps a relative) in the United States. This author of this very interesting letter lives in Newbold Manor, near Lichfield, where he says he is “improving my little farm.” He also mentions several other places throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, such as Ledbury, London, and County Sligo. This letter focuses mainly on news regarding possible family members and friends, relaying marriages, children, and financial details of various people. The letter seems to have been given to the Captain of the U.S.S. Hannibal to be ferried over the Atlantic Ocean to a location near Geneva, New York. Fine but fragile condition with some splitting and toning. ������������������������������������� Est. $70-140 EPHEMERA - EARLY HARDWARE COMPANY Pennsylvania 505 505 C. Schrack & Co., ca. 1820-90s Hardware and Paint Ephemera Group Lot Pennsylvania, ca. 1820-90s. Large group of around 60 pieces from a prominent Philadelphia Hardware and Paint Store, C. Schrack & Co. Lot includes a series of handwritten checks all addressed to Mr. C. Schrack, some including lists of goods purchased. Also includes handwritten notes that accompanied checks, as well as letters highlighting what items are intended to be purchased in the future. C. Schrack & Co. was at one time America’s oldest varnish manufacturer, established by Christian Schrack in Philadelphia in 1816. Over time, the company expanded to include paint, pigment, oil, lacquer, and other painting and varnish related products. After Schrack’s death in 1854, the company was run by his former apprentice, Joseph Stulb. During the Civil War, C. Schrack & Co. added window glass, palette knives, and imported goods from Europe to their line. Very interesting group lot with plenty of handwritten letters and notes to examine. (60+) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350