Archives International Auctions Auction 89 Part 2 November 21, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 89 part 2 2 November 21, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Civil War Military POW Letters & Documents South Carolina 107 107 Civil War. POW Issued First of Exchange from a Military Prison in Charleston, South Carolina, and Dated, 1864With Corresponding Documentation. Charleston, South Carolina, September 24, 1864. Lot of 2 pieces that correspond with each other, Includes: Issued $50.00 First of Exchange payable in Gold, dated September 24, 1864, to be paid to the order of Thomas Jones, issued from a Confederate Military Prison in Charleston, South Carolina, drawn by Edwin Reid, 2nd Lieutenant of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On the back of the exchange is handwritten, “This money was received for my personal use while a prisoner of war at Charleston, S.C.” with Edwin Reid’s name underneath. VF condition for age; Lot also includes a 2-page corresponding document, dated September 1865, post war, which states that Thomas Jones is the owner of the $50.00 Exchange claimed against the estate of Edwin Reid (deceased), and that no payments have been made as sworn in September, 1865, Also in VF condition. Edwin Reid was a 2nd Lieutenant of the Third Ohio Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which remained in active service until the regiment was captured by General Forrest in 1863. Edwin Reid entered service in 1861 at 18 years old, and was wounded at Dug Gap, Alabama in April 30th, 1863, and was captured at Rome, Georgia on May 3rd, 1863 and became a Prisoner of War. This promissory exchange was issued by Edwin Reid while he was a Prisoner of War in a Military Prison, and is incredibly rare, and including corresponding documents. This is the first issued POW draft or Exchange seen by the cataloger. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������Est. $1500-2500 C.S.A. Bonds Richmond, Virginia The following C.S.A. Bonds are additional selections from the Montgomery Collection which was offered earlier this year by Lyn Knight Auctions and Archives International Auctions. 108 108 C.S.A. Act of February 28th, 1861 $500 (T9-B15, Cr.3A) S/N 270 Richmond, Virginia. $500 Bond, Appears to be issued in September of 1861, S/N 270 out of 178 to 491, Intaglio, Letterpress tints with letterpress back, Black text with black border and red underprint, “Montgomery” crossed out, likely with Richmond written in, signed by Tyler. Fine condition with a trio of folds down center, ink of payee’s name and date are feathered, archival repairs along margins, annotation top right corner. Rarity 7 with 11 to 20 estimated to be extant. Imprint: American Bank Note Co. New Orleans. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2000-4000 Montgomery, Alabama 109 109 C.S.A. Act of February 28th, 1861 $1000 (T10-B16, Cr.4) S/N 222 Montgomery, Alabama. $1000 Bond, Issued May 10th, 1861, S/N 222 out of 1 to 810, Intaglio, letterpress tints with letterpress back, Black text with black border and red underprint, signed by Clitherall. VF condition, quarter folded, without margin on left, annotation at top margin, and signs of aging. Rarity 6- with 76 to 100 estimated to be extant. Imprint: American Bank Note Co. New Orleans. ������������������������������������Est. $1500-3000