Archives International Auctions Auction 89 November 21, 2023

Archives International Auctions - The Huntsville Collection 18 November 21, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Arkansas Illinois River, Indian Territory (Oklahoma) - A new treaty was signed between the Cherokee Indians and the U.S. Government in 1828, which gave them control of the area which was located in Eastern Oklahoma, and who could settle and work there. The Illinois River was known for its salt production from its many salt springs. By 1833, there were at least 6 salt works in the Cherokee Nation. In 1843, the Cherokee Nation removed local non-Cherokee operators and leased the works to different operators who depended on African American slave labor. Salt garnered a large price in the Indian Territory before and after the Civil War and during the war, the price became exorbitant due to Union and Confederate commanders confiscating the works to supply their soldiers. The arrival or the railroad in the 1870s ended the production of salt due to transportation providing cheaper supplies of salt. 28 28 Wilson’s SaltWorks, Illinois River, IndianTerritory. A.M.Wilson & Bro, 1862, $1, Obsolete Scrip Note Payable inConfederate Notes or Salt. Wilson’s Salt Works, Illinois River, Indian Territory. August 25, 1862. A.M. Wilson & Bro. $1, Unlisted in Rothert, August 25th, 1862, Very Low S/N 3. “Payable in Confederate Notes or Salt”. Black text with black border, small print on he lower left states “Redeemed by Mayers & Bros., Fort Smith, Ark.”, Signature at bottom right, Signature on back slightly covered by archival repair. Choice VG with archival tape repair where note had separated on back. Wilson’s Salt Works was probably located in Indian Territory and may be directly related to the Cherokee Nation. Extremely rare note that is an unlisted location in Rothert. Possibly unique. �� Est. $900-1800