Pioneers of modern agriculture and members of the McCormick family of Chicago and Virginia; the McCormicks introduced the mechanical reaper and founded the International Harvester Company. Two checks: a Merchants Savings loan & Trust Co. check, 7 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Cyrus McCormick, "C. H. McCormick, Chairman," payable to Thayer and Toby for $98.55, September 17, 1872; and a C. H. & L. J. McCormick business check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Leander McCormick, "Mr. L. J. McCormick," payable to his brother's wife, Nettie McCormick, for $30, April 3, 1876. Both checks are matted with portraits to an overall size of 20 x 20. In overall fine condition, with a small repair to a cancellation cut.
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