Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 94 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - AUTOGRAPHS - POLITICAL Washington, D.C. 476 476 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. $300-600 EPHEMERA - BANKING & FINANCE Louisiana 477 477 New Orleans Canal and Banking Co., 1851 Notary Public Protest Document New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851. Public Instrument of Protest signed and notarized by Notary Public, Theodore Guyol, with red handstamp at bottom left. Also includes a related handwritten First Exchange bill, attached to the interior of the document. The New Orleans Canal and Banking Company issued a draft to Jacob Wood and John L. Benner for the sum of $200, and upon requesting the owed payment “was answered that no funds had been deposited there to pay the same.” The document goes on to say that the drawers, Wood and Benner, “deposited in the Post Office in this City on the same day of the said Protest.” Fine condition with toning and holes at center fold lines. Interesting financial document which pre-dates the Civil War. ��������������������� Est. $85-170 EPHEMERA - CIVIL WAR Ephemera 478 478 Charles Murray’s Pass to Camp Ethan Allen, Issued by George B. Kellogg Jericho, Vermont, Undated (ca. 1850s). Piece of paper with handwriting, pasted on a cardstock advertisement for ink, which was used as a transportation pass issued to Charles Murray, allowing him to travel “in and out of Camp Ethan Allen with newspapers” issued by George B. Kellogg. Fine condition with a piece of yellowed tape down center. Camp Ethan Allen is located in Jericho, Vermont, and serves as a National Guard installation. George Bradley Kellogg (November 6, 1826 – November 12, 1875) was a Vermont military and political figure who served as Adjutant General of the Vermont Militia and a Lieutenant Colonel in the 1st Vermont Cavalry during the American Civil War. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 Pennsylvania 479 479 Army of the United States 1863 Certificate of Disability for Discharge Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1863. Civil War, Union Army Certificate of Disability for Discharge Issued to Private Evan F. Owen, a member of Courtland Saunders’ Company, the 118th Pennsylvania Regiment. Unfit for duty for 61 days, Owen was examined by a surgeon and was found incapable of “performing the duties of a soldier because of Hypertrophy of heart & gunshot wound of right leg, contracted in service.” This document served as proof of Owen’s discharge due to disability, making him eligible for pensions and other benefits. VF condition with archival repairs along split fold lines. Unique piece of Civil War military history. The 118th Pennsylvania Regiment was a volunteer infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. They participated in several major conflicts during the war including the Battle of Gettysburg, Siege of Petersburg, and escorted the truce flag of Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Five Forks. It was also known as the Corn Exchange Regiment because a bounty of $10 for each man, as well as the funds necessary for raising the regiment, were furnished by the Corn Exchange Association with their hall at 2nd and Gold Streets in Philadelphia. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $85-170