Archives International Auctions Auction 89 November 21, 2023

Archives International Auctions - The Huntsville Collection 12 November 21, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Wesley - Wesley, Arkansas is located in Madison County, 13 miles from Huntsville, which is the county seat. During the Civil War, county residents formed both Union and Confederate companies, and the war divided families and friends. The area was hit hard by the bushwhackers who rode throughout the countryside, stealing and pillaging. They burned homes, stole food and possessions, and left most families with little to live on. In the 1850s, Arkansas was a frontier state. By 1860, Arkansas was home to more than 110,000 slaves, and one in five white citizens was a slave owner. 19 19 Wesley, Arkansas. Elijah Drake, 1862, 25 Cents, Obsolete Scrip Note Wesley, Madison County, Arkansas. July 25, 1862, Elijah Drake. 25 Cents, Unlisted Denomination, (Rothert 690-Unlisted), Issued obsolete scrip note, Dated July 25th, 1862, Payable in Arkansas War Bonds or Confederate Notes, Black text on light blue and red paper, Faded design at left, Printed signature at bottom right corner, Signature in black on back, S/N 363, VF condition with toning. No previous auction appearance have been found for this Rothert Unlisted note. ��������� Est. $700-1400 20 20 Wesley, Arkansas. Elijah Drake, 1862, 50 Cents, Obsolete Scrip Note Wesley, Madison County, Arkansas. July 25, 1862, Elijah Drake. 50 Cents, Unlisted Denomination, (Rothert 690-Unlisted), Issued obsolete scrip note, Dated July 25th, 1862, Payable in Arkansas War Bonds or Confederate Notes, Black text with faded black design at left, Printed on light blue and red lined paper, Printed signature at bottom right, S/N 417, VF condition with toning. No previous auction appearance have been found for this Rothert Unlisted note. ��������������������������� Est. $700-1400