Autograph check as president, 8 x 2.75, filled out and signed by President James Monroe, payable to William Benton for $100, December 4, 1819. Directed to the "Cashier of the bank of Columbia," Monroe orders, in full: "Sir, Pay to Wm. Benton one hundred dolls. for—James Monroe." In fine condition. Benton was the overseer of Monroe's properties in Loudoun County, Virginia.
From the Collection of Paul K. Carr, former UACC President and Noted Expert.
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