United States naval officer (1756-1826). Captured by the enemy in 1777, while serving in the Continental brig Lexington, he was imprisoned in Mill Prison, England, but escaped to France to join John Paul Jones. Bank of North America bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Dale for $1065.94, January 25, 1814. Endorsed on the reverse, “R. Hale.” In very good condition, with three cancellation cuts to body, one affecting portion of endorsement, several vertical folds, and a bit of light toning. RRAuction COA.
