Issued by
M.J. Higgins & Co., American, active 1860s
Subject of
United States Colored Troops, American, 1863 - 1865
Date
ca. 1866
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 9 1/16 × 6 1/8 in. (23 × 15.5 cm)
Description
A quarto size broadside issued by pension brokers M.J. Higgins & Co., Army and Navy Bankers. The broadside advertises pay bounties, pensions, prize money, and other compensation available to men who had enlisted in the Union Army. Printed in black ink using varous typefaces on an off-white sheet of paper, the broadsize begins with large type at the top reading [M.J. HIGGINS & CO., / Army and Navy Bankers], and then lists office locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Newark, New Jersey. This is followed by a section with a chart listing bounties of $100 to $300 available to men enlisted at various times and for various lengths of duty. At center, in boldface type is [Under the Equalization Act / 3 years' men get - - $100, / 2 years' men get - - $50, / COLORED TROOPS / Are entitled tot he same as white troops.]. The bottom half of the sheet lists details with the section headers [SAILORS,], [STATE BOUNTIES], [OFFICERS], [PENSIONS,], [PRIZE MONEY,] AND [$60 COMPENSATION]. At bottom left is [Mark J. Higgins] and at bottom right is [Leon Peartree.]. The verso has no marks or inscriptions. There is a large stain at top right and the bottom and right edges are torn.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Type
broadsides
Topic
Finance
Military
Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
United States Colored Troops
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.251.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb7bef4c-c601-44ef-8e1b-e2601e72011a

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