Description: **SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE VINTAGE HISTORIC ITEMS** 1847 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR ARTILLERY INFANTRY DRAGOONS RIFLEMEN RECRUITING BROADSIDE + Signed Officer/Recruiting Appointment Letter by Secretary of War William L. Marcy ~ Broadside signed by 1st Lieut. 3rd Regt. U.S. Dragoons Samuel B.H. Vance Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In 1885, he was one of three commissioners appointed by the New York Supreme Court to study surface transportation on lower Broadway between Union Square West (15th Street) and The Battery (what is now New York's Financial District). The commission recommended that, because of increased traffic and commercial density in this area, the Broadway Surface Railroad Company be granted a franchise to start and operate a horse (rather than cable) drawn line along this route. (While a horse-drawn line did start in 1885, a traction cable was installed eight years later.) Description:Offered her is an incredibly rare & highly desirable original Mexican War Recruiting Broadside & accompanying letter dating to Feb/March 1847. Signed by two historically prominent individuals (see info above). Samuel Vance among many other things would later contribute to the take down of "Boss" Tweed & develop the NY Financial District Rail Road. He also may be a distant relative to the current Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (needs more research). The gorgeous large format broadside has handsome spread wing American Eagle vignette with E. Pluribus Unum at top. Highly detailed info on pay & requirements for various positions of service & ranks. Time of service required was 5 years or the duration of the War. The broadside is signed by 1st Lt. Samuel B H Vance & the letter to Vance is signed by Sec. of War William L. Marcy. The recruiting rendezvous was to be held at Reading, PA on March 1847. Please enjoy the uploaded related historical info! For Advanced Collectors and the Person with EverythingCondition & SizesLetter Measures approx. 8" (inches) X 10.5". (folded double size stationery) Broadside Measures approx. 12.5" (inches) X 16".Overall Excellent condition. Broadside shipped flat in as-shown archival rigid plastic top-loader. Paper is now perfectly flat with original folds & some wrinkles. The broadside has some very minor margin tears/wrinkles as shown in pics & some light wear at some folds as seen when held to light but not noticeable otherwise. Overall still sturdy & not toned paper. Really unusually GREAT condition/preservation considering the age & fragility. Truly Museum quality worthy of framing & proud display! No odors - smoke free.See photos for exact conditions & detail. FOR COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES - PLEASE ADD TO CART & "REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER".Please email any questions/concerns to me prior to close of auction. Thank you. Payment must be made within 3 days of purchase. PAYPAL ACCEPTED.
Price: 4500 USD
Location: Mentor, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-16T22:07:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
