JUNE 27, 2014

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RAMBLINGS
Colonial American Coinage Exceeds Many RED BOOK Prices
The recent auction of the Eric Newman Foundation’s Colonial Coin Sale was an amazing event to
behold. Whether a great rarity or simply a pleasing looking more common Colonial Coin, the 2015 RED BOOK
Price Guide saw many instances where prices realized well exceeded those listed in print. It quickly became
obvious that the highly enthusiastic bidding by collectors reflected a desire to acquire nicer examples in this
area of numismatics. True historic rarities saw prices simply shoot through the roof! Naturally, the public in
general will only see these significant price jumps reflected in next years 2016 edition.
Now that you have been put on early notice, consider the fact that there are so many wonderful fields
of collecting that are prone to the same potential for price and value increases. Truly rare items tend to require
the interest of only a handful of serious well funded collectors to make significant price jumps when
competitively bid at auction. Other areas we have noticed recently have been high quality, good content
Autographs. Other numismatic related areas such as Colonial and Continental Currency and the Encased
Postage Stamps of the Civil War Era have gained in interest.
This June auction represents a crossover of numerous fields of collecting. Excellent rarities and
pleasing examples are arrayed from cover to cover. Please make certain to slowly review each page as you
may well be surprised at the material you will encounter within any given section. Naturally, we are only
able to present the basic highlights and images in print. You will find many more images and extensive
additional informative text presented in our online version at: www.EarlyAmerican.com
Should you desire to be active as a consignor, please let me know what highlight items we might
present for your account. Best of success in bidding.
Best of success in this auction,
Dana Linett, President
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Table of Contents
Absentee & Internet Auction Absentee Bids Closing:
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Autographs • Civil War Era • Colonial Currency • Americana
• Autographs ...............................................................................................1-93
• Colonial American .................................................................................94-98
• American Revolution ............................................................................ 99-115
• George Washington Related ............................................................... 116-122
• War of 1812 Era & Related ................................................................. 123-139
• Civil War Era ...................................................................................... 140-151
• Abraham Lincoln Related ................................................................... 152-159
• Black History & Slavery ...................................................................... 160-164
• Historic Americana ............................................................................ 165-191
• Political Americana ............................................................................ 192-228
• Western Americana ............................................................................. 229-245
• Judaica ................................................................................................ 246-249
• Colonial Currency .............................................................................. 250-310
• Encased Postage Stamps....................................................................311-323
• Historic Medals & Indian Peace Medals ............................................324-334
• Coin Banks ..............................................................................................335
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1. General Terms. 3. Bidder Registration Required.
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be executed over EarlyAmerican.com on Saturday, June 28, 2014, beginning at 9:00 described in the Catalog by the Cataloguer.
a.m. Pacific Time. The Auction is conducted in accordance with the regulations of 4. Prices, Payment and Delivery.
the State of California and the City of San Diego.
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automatically added to all purchase(s) made by successful Bidder(s); (or twenty-one check, bank wire, credit card or in cash (U.S. currency only); Bidder(s) who have
percent (21%) of the “Hammer Price” if a given Bid is placed through any other not established credit with EAHA must first furnish satisfactory credit references
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decision shall be considered absolute and final. Merchandise in the original Holder and packaging during shipment within 3 days
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event which, in the sole judgement of the Auctioneer, makes it inadvisable to hold years old without a parent or guardian’s written consent and express acceptance of
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the Cataloguer and any other reasonable charge(s).
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and/or place a given Lot(s) for re-Auction.
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it being understood that any such Lot(s) must be received by EAHA no later than
entit(ies), each shall be jointly and severally liable to EAHA for any payment(s)
fourteen (14) calendar days after the Auction Date and be in the same condition, in
due for Merchandise purchased.
their original, sealed Holders, as when the Lot(s) were first delivered to the Bidder;
it being further understood that late remittance(s) constitute just cause by EAHA 6. Guarantees of Authenticity.
to revoke any return privilege(s) otherwise available. Unless otherwise indicated in the Catalog, the Merchandise offered for sale at the
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the return expense should the claim be rejected. it being understood that SUCH GUARANTEE SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD
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the Internet acknowledge that due to the bidding process and speed of auctioneer it can be returned by a successful Bidder(s) under any circumstances; it being further
is possible to be awarded a lot in error. Instances of “awarding” a lot due to missing
understood that this limited guarantee is extended only to the original Purchaser of
a bid or some other error may cause an Internet bidder to have their winning bid
rescinded by the auctioneer. In such instance, the Internet bidder will be notified record, and to be effective requires the timely presentation of the original sales invoice
of the error and agrees that no further protest, or negative feedback will result on as well as verification that the item of Merchandise is in the same exact condition as
their behalf. when originally sold. Due to their unique handmade manufacture, Encased Postage
p. The Auctioneer shall timely announce the Hammer Price for each Lot sold at the Stamps are expressly subject to a thirty (30) day inspection and return period from the
Auction. sale date after which there is no return whatsoever. After thirty (30) calendar days,
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accepted by the Auctioneer. of EAHA, EAHA may elect to assign any rights it has against the original Consignor
r. No Bidder shall have a right to claim any special or consequential damages from it may hold. It being understood and agreed that such an assignment, if granted by
EAHA for any reason whatsoever. EAHA, shall not be considered an obligation and EAHA shall be completely removed
from any further involvement or responsibility.
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intended to describe in detail any perceived special characteristics; it being understood NUMISMATICS GUILD (“PNG”) AT”EAHA’S EXCLUSIVE OPTION.
that Bidder(s) acknowledge that coin grading and perception(s) are inherently subjective.
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LOTS OFFERED FOR SALE ARE SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND fax, email and website.
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Conditions.
SCRIPTION, CONDITION, AUTHENTICITY, AND PROVENANCE
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d. The term “Auctioneer” shall mean an individual(s) duly licensed and
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All Bidders in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a officially acknowledged and accepted by the Auctioneer at the Auction
condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: on the Auction Date.
BIDDER EXPRESSLY WAIVES AND RELEASES, AND FOREVER f. The term “Bidder” shall mean an individual or entity that submits a
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the “Lot(s)” contained in the Catalog for the Auction.
OR EQUITY OR WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED
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examination as supported by expertise, research and education, in
RESPECT TO AND/OR ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION
treatment of an item using, “any methods that prove effective in keeping
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IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS
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SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”
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concerning proceeds of any sale, EAHA reserves the right to commence a statutory offered for sale at the Auction.
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reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
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as liquidated damages; it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative or or twenty-one percent (21%) of the “Hammer Price” if bids are placed
difficult to compute, or sell a portion or all of the Lot(s) held by EAHA, in a quantity through a third party firm including Artfact.com and LiveAuctioneers.
sufficient in the opinion of EAHA to satisfy the indebtedness, plus all accrued charges, com.
and EAHA may sell such portion at an Auction or private sale conducted by EAHA
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proceeds shall be applied first to the satisfaction of any damages occasioned by Bidder’s the Auction Date.
breach, then to any other indebtedness owed to EAHA, including without limitation,
commissions, handling charges, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees,
costs, collection agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses incurred.
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the indebtedness.
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istoric utogrApHs
The Confederate States Army “The Little Napoleon” &
“The Hero of Fort Sumter” Nicknamed
“G.T. Beauregard”
1 (ASTRONAUTS), JOHN GLENN. Color publicity Photograph
Signed and Inscribed, “To Mike--John Glenn”, 10” x 8,” Choice
Mint. A waist-length portrait of Glenn posing in his “civies.” ....
.......................................................................................(200-300)
Autograph Letter Signed “P.T. Barnum” 100% poorer!
3 PIERRE GUSTAVE TOUTANT de BEAUREGARD. (1818-
1893). First Prominent General of the Confederate States
Army during the American Civil War as the First Confederate
Brigadier General. Nicknamed: “The Little Napoleon” & “The
Hero of Fort Sumter.” July 15, 1880-Dated, Partially-Printed
Document Signed, “G.T. Beauregard,” as the organization’s
President, 1 page, measuring 13.75” x 18.5”, being a (Confederate)
Certificate of Membership, Fine. This historic Document grants
2 PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891), Famous American
Membership in “The Association of the Army of Tennessee,” to L.
Showman, Legendary Entrepreneur and Promoter. June 28,
R. Burdge, a private in Company C of the 11th Louisiana Regiment,
1837-Dated Autograph Letter Signed “P.T. Barnum”, 1 page, 8”
nicknamed the “Continental Guards.” It is Signed at lower center
x 6”, onboard the Steam Boat Nimrod, Choice Very Fine. This
in rich brown ink, “G.T. Beauregard” as President (with paraph),
lovely high quality, clean and well written Letter is sent to Charles
and also by J. D. Taylor, as Secretary. General soiling and some
Hawley Esq., regarding a legal matter. It is boldly penned in deep
tears, one of which bisects the signatures. This is the first example
brown upon light blue lined period wove paper and easily readable,
of this historic Signed Document we have encountered.
bearing an attractive 2” long “P.T. Barnum” signature. It reads, in
full: This original Document os odorned with decorative classic “CSA”
engraved vignettes of Jefferson Davis and Six CSA Generals, plus
“Dr. Sir --- I have just returned home from a tour South and shall
a central Battle Scene with Confederate Flags with their troops.
be on my way back in a few days. A.B. Trowbridge informs me
It further lists his War service with the medical department for
you are employed as counsel in a case of myself against Marcus
hospital duty and that he served until the end of the Civil War,
Wagoner. As my evidence will be necessary in the case you will
being paroled at Macon, Georgia on May 4, 1865. This impressive
have the kindness to drop me a line by next mail to Philadelphia,
rare Document has even moderate tone to the paper, a top center
informing me how the deposition is to be directed & c and I will
repaired tear from the outer edge to the border design, a number of
give it there and forward it to you immediately. I leave that city
sealed edge splits and is linen-backed for overall reinforcement and
for the ‘far west’ in about a week, 100 per cent poorer than usual.
added stability. A very impressive, desireable and exceedingly rare
Please accept an apology for this scrawl as the jarring of the Boat
Confederate States Army display item Signed “G. T. Beauregard”
is much against me. -- Yours &c -- (Signed) P.T. Barnum”. ....
the First Confederate Brigadier General ! ...............(1,200-1,800)
.......................................................................................(600-800)
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Superb 1902 “Clara Barton” Autograph Letter Signed
“To The President of the United States” (Theodore Roosevelt)
4 CLARA BARTON (1821-1912), Organizer and First President of the American Red Cross. c. 1902 Autograph Letter Signed, “Clara Barton,”
4 pages, measuring 8.5” x 10.75”, no place or date, addressed “To The President of the United States” (Theodore Roosevelt), Very Fine. Some prior
archival repairs and conservation to various mailing folds with reinforced separations and trivial paper loss. Overall, in nice vivid condition with
dark, easily legible holograph text and an excellent concluding signature “Clara Barton” measuring fully 2” long. Barton neatly and beautifully
Hand-pens this historic and passionate Letter regarding the American Red Cross and profusely apologizes for prior disputes with the government.
This highly important, rather amazing Letter reads, in full, and is headed...
“To The President of the United States. ----
Most Honored President: --- Having received your commands through the hand nearest your own, which should be regarded as from yourself,
it is perhaps temerity to address even a word beyond the reply given that messenger; but recalling the adage that great generosity attends great
power, I trust to your clemency if this be an act of Trespass.
The Red Cross having been the result of an International Treaty accepted through the Executive Department, and not by congressional action, it
seemed indispensable that this distinguished department act as counselor of the body created to represent the treaty if such counsel were required.
... For this error, My Honored President I earnestly beg your gracious pardon. ...”
full text online at www.EarlyAmerican.com
A fantastic and historic content original Signed Letter, highly personal and asking for forgiveness, written by Clara Barton herself to President
Roosevelt, during a most tumultuous time in the history of the American Red Cross. (Read more regarding the history behind the writing of this
truly remarkable Letter on our Auction website: www.EarlyAmerican.com) ....................................................................................(5,000-10,000)
During the Spanish-American War, members of the Red Cross began to express concerns about the organization’s efforts to cope with the mounting needs of a
growing nation. In 1900, Congress granted a charter to address concerns over the way the organization - and in particular, Clara Barton - managed the operation.
Accused that her financial record-keeping was sloppy and incomplete, the charter attempted to insure more systematic governance and greater fiscal responsibility.
However, in the view of a growing number of people, some of whom had been staunch Barton supports in the past, more radical steps needed to be taken. It
was Led by Mabel T. Boardman (a member of the Red Cross since 1900 and a powerful force within it for the next 44 years), a group was organized, dubbed the
“remonstrants,” that openly opposed Barton.
They took their concerns to President Roosevelt and to Congress. Barton and her remaining followers put up a strong fight - at one point expelling “remonstrants”
from the Red Cross organization, and at another, declaring Clara Barton “President for life.” However, in the end, the opposition prevailed.
Faced with a congressional investigation, Clara Barton resigned from the Red Cross on May 14, 1904, at the age of 83. The very founder of the Red Cross had been
forced out by the same organization she had created and nurtured. Barton was particularly hurt by what she felt was President Theodore Roosevelt’s indifference
to her plight. She later wrote, “The government I though I loved and loyally tried to serve has shut every door in my face.”
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Superb Irving Berlin Signed
Handsome Portrait Photograph
5 IRVING BERLIN (1888-1990). Historic and Famous American
Composer. Beautiful Signed Photograph, “Irving”, measuring 7.5”
x 9.5”, light sepia-tone. A handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of 
the famous American composer and songwriter. Irving Berlin has
drawn a staff with musical notation and lyric handwritten, “Come
on and hear... come on and hear...” from his song “Alexander’s
Ragtime Band.” Signed boldly in black pen perfectly to the
white area of his shirt in this image. Signed by the photographer
“Tycko - L.A.” at bottom right. A gorgeous image for framing
and display. ...................................................................(600-800)
Rare Abolitionist “John Brown”
Plus His Son John Brown Jr. Signed Letter “Your Affectionate Father, John Brown”
6 JOHN BROWN (1800-1859). Abolitionist Leader who sought to start an Armed Slave Rebellion, culminating in the historic Raid on
Harper's Ferry for which he was Executed by Hanging in 1859. March 24, 1851-Dated Pre Civil War Era, Portion of an Autograph Letter
Signed, “Your Affectionate Father, John Brown,” measuring 3.5” x 3.5” with notation below “Autograph of John Brown from letter addressed to
John Brown Jr. March 24th, 1851 (Signed) - J. B. Jr.,” Choice Near Mint. An impressive association piece, with Brown's signature and his son’s
signature on the bottom corner of a letter from father to son, which has been pasted to the blank front flyleaf of a First Edition of Stephen Vincent
Benet's novel in verse, “John Brown's Body.”
This letter fragment has been neatly trimmed, having the original letter folds, and some light glue stains in the corners, and otherwise is in excellent
condition, no doubt protected for many decades by the book. The 377 page book, with black, cloth boards, measuring 8.5” x 6,” was published
by Doubleday, Doran and Company, New York in 1928, and is marked “First Edition.” The bookplate of Otto Orren Fisher is attached inside
the front cover, and there is a short pencil notation above it noting that this is a first edition and has the Brown autographs. Protected by a mylar
covering, this book has bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, and otherwise in is in perfect condition, though lacking a dust jacket. ..............
................................................................................................................................................................................................................(3,000-4,000)
John Brown (1800-1859) was one of the most defining figures in American history. Brown's activities - culminating in the raid on Harper's Ferry - have long been
debated as either the butchery of a madman or the zealous labors of a passionate abolitionist. While credited or blamed for being one of the dominoes that tumbled
to start the Civil War, few remember that his capture was orchestrated by Col. Robert E. Lee. Like his other brothers, John Brown Jr., though supportive of his
father's anti-slavery activities, refused to take part in the Harper's Ferry Raid. Following his father's execution, John Jr., worked tirelessly to defend his father's
character against public criticism.
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1852 Abolitionist Leader JOHN BROWN Letter
to His Eldest & Dear Son JOHN BROWN JUNIOR (1821 - 1895)
7 JOHN BROWN (1800-1859). Abolitionist Leader who sought to start an Armed Slave Rebellion, culminating in the historic Raid on
Harper's Ferry for which he was Executed by Hanging in 1859. July 20, 1852-Dated, Excellent Content Autograph Letter Signed, “John
Brown,” 1 page, measuring 7.75” x 9.75”, from Akron, Ohio, to his son John Jr., and was John Brown Sr. most trusted son, Choice Very Fine.
John Brown Jr., was the eldest son of the abolitionist John Brown, was born in Ohio in July 1821.
Along with four brothers, John Jr. moved out west to Kansas in 1854. After his father’s actions in “Bloody Kansas,” John Jr. was arrested,
mistreated while in prison, and later released. Shortly after this, John Jr. left Kansas with his father. John Jr. might have also personally been
aware of the plans for the historic Raid at Harpers Ferry in Virginia. He was not a part of that raid itself, yet he knew all the details, and even was
part of the process. John Brown Sr. appointed John Jr. as the intelligence agent and liaison. This meant that John Jr. would be the go between for
John Brown Sr. and other members. Thus providing added safety for John Brown Sr. and secrecy. Scouting around Harper’s Ferry, John Jr. acted
as his father’s liaison for the raid in Virginia. In 1858, John Brown sent John Jr. to Virginia to survey the area surrounding the Harper’s Ferry US
Federal Armory and the Town. Here, Brown writes, in full:
“Akron, Ohio 20th July 1852 ---- Dear Son John ---
I wrote you a few days before the death of our infant son saying we expected to loose him. Since then we have some of us been sick constantly.
The measles & Hooping Cough went so hard with Sarah that we were quite anxious on her account; but were much more alarmed on account of
my wife who was taken with bleeding at the Lungs Two or Three days after the death of her child. She was pretty much confined to her bed for
some weeks, & suffered a good deal of pain; but is now much more comfortable, & able to be around. About the time she got about, I was taken
with Fever & Ague & am unable to do much now, but have got the Shakes stoped [sic] for the present. The almost constant wet weather put us
back very much about our crops, & prevented our getting in much Corn. What we have is promising. Our Wheat is of very good quality but the
crop is quite moderate. Our Grass is good; & we have a good deal secured. Shall probably finish harvesting Wheat to day. Potatoes promise well.
Sheep & Cattle are doing well & I would most gladly [be able] to add; that in Wisdom & good morals we are all improveing [sic]. The Boys have
done remarkably well about the work. I wish I could see them manifest an equal regard for their future well being. Blindness has happened to us
in that which is of most importance. We are at a loss for the reason that we do not hear a word from you. The friends are well so far as I know.
Heard from Henry & Ruth a few day[s] since. Your Affectionate Father -- (Signed) John Brown”.
An important, early and very personal content Letter from John Brown Sr. to his beloved son John Jr.
Provenance: The Library of Estelle Doheny, Christie’s 21 February 1989, lot 1720. ...........................................................................(6,500-7,500)
From the mid-1840s John Brown Sr. had built a reputation as an expert in fine sheep and wool, and entered into a partnership with Col. Simon Perkins of Akron,
Ohio, whose flocks and farms were managed by Brown and sons. Brown eventually moved into a home with his family across the street from the Perkins Stone
Mansion located on Perkins Hill.
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1848 John Brown’s Harpers Ferry Raid William Jennings Bryan Signed Letter
Related Document Including: Fontaine Beckham With Rare “Bryan Money”
The Harper’s Ferry Mayor Killed Historic Political & Numismatic Content In 1900
8 (HARPER’S FERRY RAID) by JOHN BROWN and BATTLE
PARTICIPANTS FROM VIRGINIA. April 5, 1848-Dated
Important Pre-Civil War Era, Partially-Printed Document, Signed
Twice (front and back), by Fontaine Beckham, Mayor of Harper’s
Ferry who was killed by John Brown’s men during the famous Raid
on Harpers Ferry, also Signed on the reverse by James H. Holt, who
captured one of Brown’s men John L. Copeland (a Free Black),
during that Raid, Choice Extremely Fine. It is said that Holt put
a gun to Copeland’s head when captured. He fired the gun but
the powder was wet and the gun failed to discharge. After pistol
whipping Copeland, Holt dragged him ashore and with others, 9 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Three-time Democratic
tried to Lynch Copeland with a rope made of handkerchiefs tied Candidate for President, proponent of “Free Coinage” of both
together, but was prevented from carrying it out. Copeland was Gold and Silver, with all of the Gold and Silver Currency now
tried and hanged two months later. in circulation coined at the ratio of “16 to 1.” Scopes Evolution
“Monkey Trial” Lawyer against Clarence Darrow. December
A historic, 1 page, Official Document that is very boldly printed on period
17, 1900 Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “ W. J. Bryan,” upon his
wove paper. It fully completed where required in easily readable, deep
Personal Letterhead Stationery, at Lincoln, Nebraska, measuring
rich brown ink, having excellent clear signatures, being only folded for
storage. It is a legal Court Summons of Jefferson County, VA (now West 11” x 8.5,” Very Fine. Bryan writes to a W. H. Carmody, of Pleasant
Virginia) to bring John Brighton to court to answer for a debt of $6.58 Hill, Missouri and important explanation which reads, in part:
owed by Brighton to James H. Holt.
“... the term ‘16 to 1’ as used in the Democratic platform, means that
This Document is Signed Twice, by Fontaine Beckham, Mayor of Harper’s we favor the coinage laws of this country as they existed prior to the
Ferry (on its front and back), who was killed by John Brown’s men during demonetization act of 1873. Before the demonetization (sic) we had the
the raid on Harpers Ferry. Fontaine Beckham was the third of the five men free Coinage of both gold and silver at the present legal ratio of 16 to 1.
killed, and was also the most prominent. He was killed along the railroad, To-day we have the free coinage of gold, but our government is not coining
near a watering station. Besides being the Mayor at the time of the raid, he silver on public account but on government account. All of the gold and
was a County Magistrate (in which capacity he signs this document), and silver currency now in circulation was coined at the ratio of 16 to 1, and
a Station Agent for the B & O Railroad. Beckham’s death so infuriated the government now is coining silver dollars each month from its stock of
the towns people that they seized one of John Brown’s men who had been bullion at the ratio of 16 to 1. The ratio of 16 to 1 means that one part of
captured, and riddled his body with bullets. gold shall be equal to sixteen parts of silver, or that the silver dollar shall
This Document is also Signed Twice on its reverse side by George Koonce contain in weight sixteen times as much silver bullion as the gold dollar
(1818-1908), who served the summons, indicating that he had executed the contains gold bullion...”
writ and that the debt owed to Holt was being assigned to him. Koonce This is an important, historic content Political and Numismatic
also had a noted role in defending Harper’s Ferry shortly after the Civil related Typed Autograph Letter. It calls out to both collectors
War broke out. of Numismatists “Bryan Money” and to Political, Presidential
On April 18, 1865, Harpers Ferry was approached by 2,000 Virginia Campaign and Gold and Silver Backed Currency collectors alike!
soldiers. The Armory was only guarded by 42 Regular U.S. Army
soldiers. Koonce responded to a request for help by the officer Accompanied by an actual, authentic original 52mm solid Silver
and led some local militia in stopping the larger Virginia Army at “Bryan Dollar,” which was struck by Spaulding & Co., Goldsmiths
Smallwood’s Ridge, near Bolivar. This gave time for the Union & Silversmiths, grading Extremely Fine with some trivial rim
Officer to burn the arsenal and the armory. Koonce and his men bumps. We cannot say for certain if this actual “Bryan” Political
fled North and didn’t return again to Harpers Ferry until the Union coin accompanied this letter which would actually make complete
again got control of the town in 1862. Koonce lost his home and sense. It certainly illustrates the “16 to 1”Gold to Silver concept
his business as a result of his involvement in the April 1861 fight. and could have been the reason for this writing. Also Accompanied
After returning, he operated a general store in Harper’s Ferry with a by a quality steel-plate image Engraving of Bryan, with the plate
Mr. Horner from 1863 to 1864. Following the war, Koonce served measuring 4.5” x 3.75” upon a larger piece of card stock. A
as a Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates (1865-1867) remarkable small archive, with premium content, the Letter having
and a Member of the West Virginia Senate (1870-1871). This an outstanding, bold deep brown large signature “W. J. Bryan.”
unique document that would fit into any collection of John Brown, This is a meaningful letter, that would make an absolutely fantastic
Harper’s Ferry Raid, Abolition, Black History, or Civil War, signed present to current Presidential Candidate Ron Paul, who holds many
historic documents. .................................................(1,800-2,200) of Bryan’s “Free Coinage” and Monetary Policy, Hard Coinage
beliefs! (3 items). ...................................................(1,800-2,400)
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