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Lot #7216
James McHenry Signed Check

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Signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry (1753-1816) who also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War. Manuscript check issued to the "Cashier of the Bank of the United States," 7.25 x 2, filled out in another hand and signed by James McHenry, payable to David Caldwell for $184.28, January 1, 1807. In fine condition, with a small hole in the upper blank area, and light show-through on the right side from an old mounting remnant on the reverse. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: The Lawrence Miller Collection
  • Dates: #1008 - Ended May 21, 2020





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