Hi
Here is a 1862 Bank Check from the Columbia College in New York payment for income Taxes.
Drawn in the right and proper amount of $1,070.35 which in today's value a little more than $27,000.00.
Columbia College Treasurer signed Gouvernuer M. Ogden.
Deposited by James Kelly receiver of taxes.
Date of check 8 October 1862
Number of check 2, which is part of the stamp cancel.
Thought everyone would like to see Early Known Use (EKU) example.
DAVID THOMPSON
MSGT/USAF/RETIRED
