The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
RELICS OF THE PAST.
n COLLECTION OF RARE AND
UNIQUE MEMENTOEs.
An Album of Confederate Notes Which
Will be Reserved for the Confederate
Museum-Curiosities Wanted.

Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson, chairman OF
the redlic committee OF the Confederate
Memorial Bazaar Is collecting large
number OF Confederate relics. some OF
which are very rare and unique. Among
those Of greatest value Is the haver-
sack worn by General ]. Il. b. Stuart
when he was killed, which was presented
by one of his old troopers, to whom
Mrs. Stuart gave the relic; John
Brown pike and the key TO the dungeon
In which President Davis was incar-
cerated at Fortress Monroe are among
the greatest curiosities. A pair OF socks
knitted for Stonewall Jackson. and bear
ing his signature in indelibie ink, Is
also highly priced.
The collection is growing to be very
interesting. and will prove a very yalu-
able department OF the bazaar.
Perhaps the most valuable relic yet
received by Mrs. Ellyson is a splendid
album of Confederate bank notes sent
by Mr.. Raphael =. Than, OF the adj
jitant generals office In Washington,
In acknowledgment of the courtesies
extended to him by the Confederate
Camps OF Confederate Veterans while
on Il Southern visit.
The album, when received. contained
every note ever issued by the Confederate
Government, with printed description,
except seven, and one OF the missing ones
has been supplied since from another
source.
MIR. Than sends II with the suggestion
that 1t be sold for the benefit OF the Ba-
zaar. but II is OF such rare value that
Mrs Ellyscn will preserve 1t for the Mu-
scum.
She is very anxious TO secure the miss
ing notes frcm the collection, and any
one sending them in will do a great SER
vice.
They are as follows:
No. 1.--Denominaticn 1900. Engraved
by the New York Bank-Note Company
on fine bank note paper. with plain back.
In the right lower corner is q medallion
likeness of Andrew Jackson, and m the
opposite corner a medallion of John 9.
Calhoun. ornamented by elegant tracery
of scroll work.
No. determination, $500. Engraved
by the National Bank-Note Company. OF
New York, or bank note paper, in black
and green, with plain back The central
piece shows 4 locomotive and cars. 10 the
right. over stone bridge over a shallow
stream. in which cattle are standing and
drinking
No. denomination 800. Engraved by
the National Bank-Note Company, Of New
York, on bank-note paper. in black and
green. Printed in 1861. The centre piece
shows locomotive and train of cars trav-
cling, TO right, and passing a station. Zig
ures In background, and men at work on
track.
No. determination, 500 Engraved
by the Southern Bank Note Company, Of
New Orleans, on bank note paper, in
black and green, with plain back, the
center piece showing locomotive and
train Of Cars travelling to left and emerg-
Ing from tunnel.
No. determination, $50 Engraved
by National Bank Note Company, OF
New York. on bank note paper in black
and green, with plain back. The vignette
represents three negroes. two Of them
hoeing and the third carrying a basket.
No. REORGANIZATION. so. Engraved
by the Southern Bank Note Company, Of
New Orleans on bank note paper, in
black and green. with plain back. Wig
nette represents two female figures on a
bale of cotton.
These. as well other Confederate
notes, Will be gratefully received by Mrs.
Ellyson. who will have them mounted in
album form for disposal al the bazaar.
Persons all over the State may greatly
help the good work by donations Of Con-
federate relies Of all kinds.