September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
An interesting lot with material pertaining to the state of Michigan and Native Americans who resided in that area. The lot consists of: (A) February 19th, 1808 document in which Secretary of War Henry Dearborn writes to Tench Cox asking to send Governor Hull in Detroit for 8 small flags to give to Indian Chiefs. Accompanied by 1987 receipt from Gary Hendershott. (B) Railroad pass for Michigan Central Railroad Co., which is an 1888 annual pass for "The Niagara Falls Route." Marked as No. 2058. Heavy cardstock weight with slight blemishes and glue marks on reverse. Accompanied by Nate D. Sanders receipt. (C) Clipping from a document dated 1858 and signed by Governor of Michigan Kinsley S. Bingham. Accompanied by JSA basic certification. (D) 1839 letter on Michigan Executive Office letterhead regarding positions at the Agricultural College. Signed by Moses Wisner with JSA Full Letter of Authenticity. (E) 1838 document from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding expenses of the Indian Agency including interpreters, vaccines, gunsmiths, by order of Col. Smith. (F) January 13th, 1816, Niles' Weekly Register that discusses 2 Indian treaties signed by President Monroe, William Clark, etc. Further discusses relations with Indians. (G) 1856 17" x 14" map of Michigan with its canals and roads with interesting content and graphics. (H) 1868 Second Annual Report of the Secretary of State of the State of Michigan. (I) Indian Newspaper "Iapi Oaye" (J) 2 attractive color engravings of Native Americans. This lot is all former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. CONDITION: Varying, fair-good.
Item Dimensions: 20" x 13"