Lot 89
Burr, Aaron (1756-1836) Revolutionary War officer; Vice president of the U.S. (1801-05); killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. Partly-printed document signed ("A. Burr"), 7½ x 2¾ in., New York, July 18, 1800. Being a check drawn on the Cashier of the Manhattan Company and paid to W B Post for twenty dollars. Decorative border; slash cancellations, one of which very faintly touches Burr's signature. The check is affixed at upper corners to cardstock. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000
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