1090

Assistant Treasurer of the U.S., U.S. Navy Paymasters Check, 1870s Uncut Check Pair by BEP.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - United States Start Price:110.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Assistant Treasurer of the U.S., U.S. Navy Paymasters Check, 1870s Uncut Check Pair by BEP.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO REGISTER FOR LIVE BIDDING OR ABSENTEE BIDDING AT:

PH: 1-201-944-4800
FAX: 1-201-839-3336
Web: www.archivesinternational.com
Email: info@archivesinternational.com

Snail Mail: Archives International Auctions
1060 Main Street, Suite 202, River Edge, NJ 07661

The auction will take place on March 10, 2021 at AIA's office located at 1060 Main St., Suite #202, River Edge, NJ 07661 beginning at 11:00 AM
Baltimore, Maryland. Uncut pair of unissued 1870s checks from the Assistant Treasurer of the United States, S/N 5289 and 5290. Black text with black border, "Navy" underprint, David Farragut portrait at left. Fine condition. David Farragut was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. BEP