Lot 1095
(Civil War - Financial), Three signed items. 1.) Chase, Salmon P. Treasury Secretary 1861-64, Chief Justice of the U.S. 1864-73. 10 x 8 LS as Secretary of the Treasury, July 4, 1861, to the Baltimore Naval Officer and surveyor. Ink somewhat feathered. 2.) Memminger, Christopher G. Confederate financier and Treasury Secretary 1861-64. 5 x 8½ partly-printed DS, Richmond, April 5, 1864, transfer draft for $100,000 payable to C. B. Harrison of Raleigh, No. Carolina y. 3.) Spinner, Francis E. Treasurer of the U.S. 1861-1875, notable for his distinctive signature. 10 x 8 LS on official letterhead as Treasurer, Washington, May 4, 1866, to W. J. Blanchard, Philadelphia, exchanges $3 in legal tender notes for same amount of "red back" fractional currency.
Estimate 500 - 750
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