Archives International Auctions Auction 90 December 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 90 60 December 18, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Banknotes, Advertising, & Fiscal Assortment Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut 309 309 Philadelphia Obsolete Banknote Sheet, and 19th Century Assortment of Documents, 1837-1914 Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, 1937-1914. Lot of 8 Documents, Includes: Philadelphia Savings Institution, 1837, Uncut Reprint Proof Sheet of three 25 Cent Notes; Massachusetts, Soldiers’ Home Fund, ca. 1870-80s Group of Donation Documents; Connecticut Arms Co., 1860s, 2 U/U Uncut Sheets of 5 Checks; Philadelphia Liquor License, 1913 to 1914, for Philadelphia Liquor Store or Restaurant Located at 114 S. 13th St. Documents are in VF- AU condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $100-150 Ephemera - Buffalo Bill Show Photograph 310 310 Indian War Dance Photograph from Buffalo Bill Show, ca.1901 Norwood, Ohio., May 7, 1901. Photograph of “IndianWar Dance” at a Buffalo Bill Show from 1901. Photograph is pale and mounted on cardstock. Show Indians, or Wild West Show Indians, is a term for Native American performers hired by Wild West shows, most notably in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders. “Show Indians” were primarily Oglala Lakota from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Performers took part in reenacting historic battles, demonstrating equestrianism and performing dances for audiences. Many veterans from the Great Plains Wars participated in Wild West shows, during a time when the Office of Indian Affairs was intent on promoting Native assimilation. Many went on to act in silent films. William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody, toured the United States and Europe between 1883 and 1913. Native Americans were hired from the earliest stages of the show, first drawn from the Pawnee tribe (1883–1885) and then the Lakota tribe. Photograph is in XF-AU condition. (ex-Early American History Auctions, Inc., Lot #419, Dec. 10, 2005) ��������������������������������������� Est. $35-60 Ephemera - Civil War Correspondence Washington, D.C. 311 311 Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, December, 1864 General Court Martial Orders and additional Civil War Correspondence from the Treasury Department, 1862-64 Washington, D.C.,...... ca. 1862 to 1864, Includes Assortment of Documents from Civil War, Includes: 4 letters from the Treasury Department Fourth Auditors Office; Letter from the Ordnance Office War Department; Leaflet of General Court Martial Orders. The leaflet lists the court martial charges, the sentences and the results of the court martial. Most were shown leniency and charged but only given a financial penalty of lost wages, some were given short term hard labor and fined, a few were kicked out of the army. One sentence, for a Private Isaac Kelly, Company “D”, 10th U.S. Colored troops was charged with Disobedience of orders, found guilty and fined $5 month for 6 months, carry a 30 pound wood log for 6 hours a day in front of the guard house for 14 consecutive days, and to be kept on a bread and water diet for that period. Theft and drunkenness while on duty were both treated severely the army, usually with being kicked out of the army, VF-XF condition. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-130 Ephemera - Civil War and Military Documents Various 312 312 Civil War 1863, Muster Roll For Company “D”, Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops Listing Medal Of Honor Winner George L. Gillespie Muster Roll of Company D of the Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops, from the 30th day of June, 1863 to the 31st day of August, 1863. Includes handwritten details such as the men discharged, deserted, as well as a full account men present and their pay roll. Also listed is a record of events “which may be necessary or useful for future reference at the war department, or for present information.” On August 1st, the company engaged in constructing bridges over the Rappahannock River. Fine condition with toning and some splitting at center fold lines, still in great condition for its age. The Captain of the Battalion was Charles N. Turnbull and his First Lieutenant was George L. Gillespie, who would go on to receive the Medal of Honor. Gillespie exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy’s lines to communicate with General Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, escaped, and again came in contact with the enemy. He was ordered to surrender, but escaped once more by dashing away under fire. He was later Sheridan’s Chief Engineer in the Army of the Shenandoah and the Military Division of the Gulf, and is buried at West Point. The Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops fought at Antietam, bridged the Rappahannock River six times at Fredericksburg (mentioned in the piece), breached fortifications at Petersburg and was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. Following the cessation of hostilities, on 1 July 1866, The United States Engineer Battalion was redesignated the “1st Battalion of Engineers”. Interesting piece of Civil War history, and unique for its mention of George L. Gillespie before his heroic actions. ��������������� Est. $325-500