Historic Collection of American Ephemera & Deeds. Collection of (53) pieces consisting of hand written letters, land deeds, and bank checks dating from the American Revolutionary War through the Civil War and a short time after. The earliest document is dated 1771 and the latest 1893. All are based around Philadelphia and include shipping documents, leases, deeds on vellum, letters discussing the transportation of Lincoln's coffin, indentures, receipts, etc.