"Photograph of the first auction sale of alien-owned property held in Richmond, Virginia on May 20, 1918. Mr. John M. Taylor, Custodian of Alien Property, and Mr. Joseph A. Bewer, Vice President of the City Liberty Bank, were present. Mr. Bewer acted as the auctioneer and explained the conditions of the sale, including the history of tobacco. Notes: 1144 3---200."

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