Controversial and colorful American politician and military officer (1819–1914). After discovering his wife was having an affair, Sickles shot the man, the son of Francis Scott Key, and secured an acquittal with the a temporary insanity defense. During the Civil War, Sickles served as a general and lost his leg at the Battle of Gettysburg. Bank check, 7.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sickles, payable to Alexander Hamilton, Trustee for $21.75, July 2, 1885. Matted and framed with a portrait of Sickles to an overall size of 12.25 x 15.5. In very good condition, with punch holes and cancellation cut to body, lightly extending into signature, staple holes, and some scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.
