Lot 768
Hamilton, Alexander (1855-1804) Founding father; Revolutionary soldier; co-author of The Federalist Papers; creator of the U.S. financial system; first Secretary of the Treasury. Autograph check signed twice, once in full at the end and once as "Mr. Hamilton" in the text, 3 x 8 in., Philadelphia, 3 Feb. 1795. To the "Cashier of the Bank of the U States" with instruction to "Pay to Mr. Hamilton or bearer One hundred Dollars…." Fine; light toned; darker toning to "Hamilton" in signature. Matted with a portrait of Hamilton and framed to an overall size of 23 x 19 in. Frame needs retouching. Three days before writing this check, Hamilton's resignation as Secretary of the Treasury took effect, resulting from the negative publicity that followed the revelation of his affair with Maria Reynolds.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $1,860 |
