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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2643

Bank of Pensacola / Territory of Florida $1000 6% letter A stock in the bank, guaranteed by the Territory, 1835, #47, signed on verso by Gov John Eaton, black with wax and paper territorial seal, separate sheet with coupons issued by bank, minor edge and fold wear but VF+. John Eaton (1790-1856) was an influential politician largely through his close friendship with President Andrew Jackson; as Secretary of War, he caused ascandal due to marrying his wife shortly after she was widowed; she was snubbed socially by the wives of other cabinet members, and ultimately Eaton resigned his post. [2]

Estimate
$750 to $1,000