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Original 1859 Protested Promissory Note & 1860 Notarial Document - New York City
A rare and complete pre-Civil War financial document detailing a "protested" note from the Bank of the Republic in New York City. This artifact combines a promissory note dated November 7, 1859, with the formal notarial protest document dated March 10, 1860.
The Details:
Institution: Bank of the Republic, New York City
Sum: $400 (a significant historical amount)
Notary Public: Jonathan S. Ely, 8 Wall Street, New York
Signatories/Names Involved: The documents include signatures and names such as Bradley Griffin, J.D. Crane, John S. Colton, and W.H. Brackett (Cashier). Note: Some names are in period-style cursive and can be difficult to fully decipher; please review the high-resolution images provided.
Historical Significance:
This is a compelling primary source for historians of 19th-century American finance. It documents the real-world business failure of a debt collection, complete with a formal legal protest, notary certification, and an original embossed notarial seal. It is a perfect specimen of pre-Civil War commercial practice.
Condition:
Authentic antique condition. Includes expected age-related toning, fold lines, and handling wear consistent with a document over 165 years old. The vignette and the embossed notary seal remain highly displayable, as seen in image_7.png, image_11.png, and image_14.png. Please review all attached photographs to appreciate the condition and the beauty of the period penmanship.
Perfect for:
Collectors of banking ephemera, pre-Civil War American history, NYC legal archives, and autograph/document researchers.
