Lot 256: Alexander Hamilton 1789 Federalist Era Handwritten Bank Slip

Alexander Hamilton 1789 Federalist Era Handwritten Bank Slip
Signed by Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the United States Treasury (1755-1804)
Written to the President Directors and Company of the Bank of New York
Requesting the loan sum of $30,000 to the United States, signed on September 14, 1789 “Alexander Hamilton Secretary” upper left
Bearing the seal of the Treasury of North America with the latin “Thesaur. Amer. Septent. Sigil” surrounding the coat of arms
Additional writing on verso, Nov 18th 1789
14″ x 18 1/2″

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Estimate: $3000- $5000

Auction Date: October 21, 2023