1879 Equitable Life Assurance Letter Early Branch SC Steinmeyer Stokes Ephemera For Sale

1879 Equitable Life Assurance Letter Early Branch SC Steinmeyer Stokes Ephemera

Approximately 5.5" by 9.25"

• 1879 Equitable Life Assurance Society Document – Early Branch, South Carolina Interest

  Up for sale is an authentic, 19th-century manuscript letter from The Equitable Life Assurance Society, dated December 8th, 1879. Sent from the New York office, this document is addressed to Messrs. Steinmeyer & Stokes in Early Branch, South Carolina.

  The document details the cash surrender and paid-up policy values for Policy No. 66386, which was held on the life of Jno. H. Steinmeyer, Jr. The document notes a cash value sum of $455.28 or a paid-up policy option for $1940.00, effective until December 18th, 1879. It features a bold, elegant fountain pen signature by J.G. Van Cise, who was serving as the Assistant Actuary for the society at the time.

  This is a fantastic piece of financial, insurance, and Southern mercantile Americana history, perfect for collectors of South Carolina ephemera, genealogy researchers, or insurance history buffs.

  Item Specifications:

  • Company: The Equitable Life Assurance Society (New York)

  • Date: December 8, 1879

  • Addressee: Messrs. Steinmeyer & Stokes (Early Branch, S.C.)

  • Subject Individual: Jno. H. Steinmeyer, Jr.

  • Signatory: J.G. Van Cise (Assistant Actuary)