Inventor and businessman (1809–1884) whose reaper revolutionized American agriculture. Handwritten check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by McCormick, “C. H. McCormick,” payable to Chas. F. Blake for $250.00, October 3, 1872. In very good condition, with a central vertical crease, some light creasing, the expected cancellation notation and cut, some show-through from writing on the reverse, and a section of paper loss at the top left corner. RRAuction COA.
