Archives International Auctions Auction 78 July 27, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 78 99 July 27, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 538 538 New York County Substitute and Relief Committee, 1863 Civil War Substitute Document Signed by BossTweed New York, September 11th, 1863. Issued New York County Substitute and Relief Committee form, S/N 25, regarding Michael H. Murphy’s Substitute for military duty in the Civil War, due to Murphy’s status as an Active Member of the Fire Department. The signature of the Substitute is in the second paragraph and on the back, which also shows that he was paid $300. Signatures at bottom right include New York City Mayor, George Opdyke and William “Boss” Tweed as Supervisor. Black text with some staining from glue at top, otherwise in VF condition. WilliamMagear Tweed (April 3, 1823 - April 12, 1878), widely known as “Boss” Tweed, was an American politician most notable for being the “boss” of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th-century New York City and State. At the height of his influence, Tweed was the third-largest landowner in New York City, a director of the Erie Railroad, a director of the Tenth National Bank, a director of the New-York Printing Company, the proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel, a significant stockholder in iron mines and gas companies, a board member of the Harlem Gas Light Company, a board member of the Third Avenue Railway Company, a board member of the Brooklyn Bridge Company, and the president of the Guardian Savings Bank. weed was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1852 and the New York County Board of Supervisors in 1858, the year that he became the head of the Tammany Hall political machine. He was also elected to the New York State Senate in 1867, but Tweed’s greatest influence came from being an appointed member of a number of boards and commissions, his control over political patronage in New York City through Tammany, and his ability to ensure the loyalty of voters through jobs he could create and dispense on city-related projects. Tweed was convicted for stealing an amount estimated by an aldermen’s committee in 1877 at between $25 million and $45 million from New York City taxpayers from political corruption, but later estimates ranged as high as $200 million. Unable to make bail, he escaped from jail once but was returned to custody. He died in the Ludlow Street Jail. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 EPHEMERA - CIVIL WAR ERA SLAVERY DOCUMENTS Alabama 539 539 Selma, Alabama, 1863 Confederate States Letter Regarding Slave Purchase Selma, Alabama. February 26th, 1863 Handwritten letter from agent J. M. Tillman, outlining his travels and efforts to procure slaves for the Shelby Iron Manufacturing Company, which was a challenge, as “very few [were] disposed to hire their negros- those hiring preferring [sic] to hire to the government as the govern is paying $26 per month.” Tillman goes on to write, “...the government is in great want of negros all over Mississippi and is paying such high prices. If these [slaves] do not come there is no chance of hiring in Miss unless more of the country is overrun by the enemy- I rode every day while gone when not traveling on the Rail Roads and tried my best for you.” Briefly included in this letter are more mentions of railroad travel, as well as the running away of 2 out of 10 slaves. This lot also includes a separate handwritten note from Tillman regarding the transfer of the eight slaves, “The conductor of the Ala & Tenn RR Road will pass eight negros to Columbiana and Mr Z Strong will please forward them to Shelby Iron Works.” Fascinating and unique piece directly related to Southern slavery in the United States at the time of the Civil War, as the “enemy” named in the document must be the Union Army. Mississippi’s location along the lengthy Mississippi River made it strategically important to both the Union and the Confederacy, and dozens of battles were fought in the state as armies repeatedly clashed near key towns and transportation nodes. Although there were small pockets of citizens who remained sympathetic to the Union, the vast majority of white Mississippians embraced slavery and the Confederate cause, as evidenced in this remarkable piece. The state of Alabama was also central to the Civil War, as the secession convention was held in Montgomery, which served as the first capital of the Confederate States of America. Fine-VF condition with toning, some cover folds with slight damage, but in great condition for its age and provenance. Historic Civil War Slave letter. ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800