Lot 468
Confederate Congressional Act Prohibiting Trade With Occupied Confederate Ports. Manuscript Document Signed "Jasper S. Whiting Major & A.A.G," one page, approximately 10 x 8 in., April 19, 1862. In part: "… it shall be unlawful for any person either by himself or his agent, or in any manner whatever, to transport to any port or place in the Confederate States, which may be at the time in the possession of the enemy, or to sell therein, any cotton, tobacco, sugar, rice, molasses, syrup, or naval stores…. the party or parties offending shall forfeit and pay the Confederate States the value of the article sold or transported." Very Good.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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