Clark, Silas

An Early Massachusetts Bank Check

S. l. (Boston), Massachusetts Bank, 1805. Printed check on laid paper, partially filled in manuscript; 2 x 6; decorated with an ornate, woodcut border; unevenly trimmed, affecting the edge of the wood-engraved border; in very good condition. The Massachusetts Bank was founded in 1784 - the first federally-chartered, joint-stock owned bank in the United States and the second bank to receive a charter, after the Bank of North America. It would also be the only bank in Boston, until 1792, and its early account holders included Paul Revere, John Hancock (who signed the charter), and Samuel Adams. The current check was made out to: "No. 71, or Bearer, for one hundred and fifty dollars, on account of Silas Clark. Very good .

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Book number: 003634

Catalogue: Banking

Keywords: Americana, Banking

Paxton, S. D.

Manuscript Book - Banking System of the United States

S. l. By the author, 1893. Manuscript; 8 1/2 x 6 3/4; pp. [18], text to rectos only; loose, lined sheets, tied with strings; title page trimmed shorter that the rest; age-toning and a bit of wear to last page; overall in very good condition. Eloquently presented, although appearing somewhat unfinished, the manuscript followed the United States banking system, from the chartering of the Bank of North America in 1781, through several financial crises, to the late 1870s. Very good .

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Book number: 003343

Catalogue: Banking

Keywords: Finance, Americana, Banking