Archives International Auctions Auction 80B November 16, 2022 Timed Internet Auction U.S., & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80b 36 November 16, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 1187 1187 NewYork County Substitute and Relief Committee, 1863 Civil War Substitute Document Signed by Boss Tweed 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. William Magear 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. $ 130-260 Ephemera - Civil War & Autographs Virginia 1188 1188 Apple Brandy and Whiskey Handwritten Sales Accounts, ca.1828 & 1829 for Alcohol,Written on 2 Different Stampless Covers from Richmond. Richmond, Virginia, 1828 and 1829. Pair of Stampless covers with handwritten Bills with an itemized accounting ledger, for charges due by Beale Randall, Esq. Also includes the cost of freight and duty charges. Fine-VF condition. (2) Est. $ 50-100 Ephemera - Early Alcohol Pennsylvania 1189 1189 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. $ 120-240 Ephemera - Early Hardware Company England Ephemera - East India Company & Railroads