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Lot 101

Harpers Ferry warrant signed by Fontaine Beckham

Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$151.20
Sold Price includes BP

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Harpers Ferry warrant signed by Fontaine Beckham, dated July 25, 1848, a Jefferson County, Virginia debtors warrant for Griffin Ward, owing a debt to Robert Russell, signed on the front F. Beckham. Fontaine Beckham was the Mayor of Harpers Ferry, and was killed during John Brown's raid of Harpers Ferry in 1859, accompanying this are two other Jefferson County debtors warrants, dated July 29, 1854 and December 15, 1854.

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Condition

Beckham warrant with several stains, one small 1/2'' tear to right side, signatures in good condition, one 1854 warrant with some edge loss and wear.

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