Lot 143

19TH C. USS PENSACOLA UNITED STATES NAVY BILL OF EXCHANGE INK HAND SIGNED HISTORICAL DOCUMENT

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19TH C. USS PENSACOLA UNITED STATES NAVY BILL OF EXCHANGE INK HAND SIGNED HISTORICAL DOCUMENT

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by Gold Coast Auctions
June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Live Auction
50 Werman Ct
Plainview, NY, US 11803

19th Century American USS Pensacola United States Navy Bill of Third Exchange Ink Hand Signed Historical Document Dated December 30 1876 Panama for the Amount of $15,000 in Gold Coin Issued for the US Ship USS Pensacola which was a Screw Sloop of War that Served as the Flagship of the Pacific Squadron During this Era. Bears the Hand Signature of George M Robeson - Secretary of the Navy and the Signature of George Cochran - a Fleet Paymaster, Payable to Alexander Murray - a Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Features a Classic Engravings Including a Sailor Holding United States Flag, a Sailing Frigate and a Portrait of George Washington to Front and to Reverse Handwritten: " Pay to the Orderof Mr Henry Ehrman for value Received. A. Murray " and Middle Endorsment: " Pay to the Order of Messrs G de Castro & Co for value on a/c. " Presented in Plastic Protective Sleeve Approx: 8 1/2"L 5 1/8"H Henry Ehrman mentioned in Reversewas a Highly Influential Banker and Merchant in Panama. G de Castro & Co - was a Prominent Merchant Firm in Panama. We Provide Efficient and Economical In-house Shipping Services US & Worldwide also including White Glove Door-to-Door Delivery Service with Personal Drivers Across the Tri-State Area For Further Details Please Select 'Buyer Arranged Shipping' and Contact our Office in Overall Good Condition Please View all Photographs Closely Out of a New York City Estate Thank you for Bidding with Gold Coast Auctioneers 50 Werman ct Plainview NY 11803 tel. 516-586-3992 We are now accepting Consignments for our future auction Search Words: Museum Museal Collectible Scripophily Bank Check Naval Financial America Patriotic Conversation Piece Rare Sought Currency Dollar Bullion Coins Coin Gold

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