A circa late 1850s printed broadside advertising the services of Joseph B. Nones, Notary Public of the State of New York and Commissioner for other states and territories. His office was located at 262 Broadway, corner of Warren Street, and his residence at 76 Seventh Street, New York City. The broadside lists 38 states where he served as a Notary Public and advertises services such as issuing U.S. Passports and Protections, along with other legal documents related to Civil War issues (bounty lands, pensions, and extra pay for Army and Navy personnel). The broadside measures approximately 4" x 6.5" and is printed on one side only.
Subject: Passports -- United States
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Broadside announcing the notary public services of Joseph B. Nones in New York and Iowa City. Dated August 5, 1857, the broadside lists 37 states, Canada, British Indies, and French possessions where Nones is a commissioned Notary Public, indicating his authority to issue passports, protections, and other legal documents. It also includes his New York City office and residence addresses. This document is attached to a letter requesting a commission renewal.