Alabama

38. Third of Exchange, Mobile, AL 11-Dec 1851

No.1204 signed by James B. Ames & Co. payable in Providence, RI for $52.90. Vignette at top center of detailed line drawing of Clipper ship at port and second vignette at left of an early steam train. Chip to lower right and stain along right edge. Otherwise, the condition is Very Fine. $150. Sold

39. First of Exchange, Mobile, AL 20-Mar 1852

First of Exchange No.73 signed by William H. Chandler payable in Providence, RI for $3475.28. Allegorical vignette of Lady Liberty at left. Very Fine. $250. Sold

40. First of Exchange, Mobile, AL 29-Jan 1857

Signed by Christopher L. Somers, payable in Providence, RI for $447.94. Allegorical vignette at top center probably related to Alabama State Seal. Has embossed bank cancel in the middle and is marked “Paid.”  The right edge is a little ragged. Otherwise this piece is very fine overall. $250. Sold

41. First of Exchange, Mobile, AL 2-Jan 1857

First of Exchange No.373 signed by William H. Chandler payable in Providence RI  $4288.81. Vignette of side wheel steam ship on top. Embossed page stamp from bank in Providence. Extremely Fine. $250. Sold