Lottery Tickets for the Encouragement of Literature, New York, circa 1805 Two uncut lottery tickets, numbers 20549 and 20460, for the New York State Lottery for the Encouragement of Literature. The first ticket is for a 1/2 share, and the second is for a 1/4 share. Both tickets are signed by Isaac M. Gomez, 97 Maiden Lane, New York City. Verso is blank. Circa 1805.