GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/07/1883 - HFSID 102198

The congressman writes a personal check for $500 during the year he left Congress Partly Printed Check signed: "Geo. M. Robeson", 8½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1883 May 7. Drawn on the National Metropolitan Bank, payable to Moses Bradshaw or order for $500.

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GEORGE M. ROBESON
The congressman writes a personal check for $500 during the year he left Congress
Partly Printed Check signed: "Geo. M. Robeson", 8½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1883 May 7. Drawn on the National Metropolitan Bank, payable to Moses Bradshaw or order for $500. Endorsed: "Moses Bradshaw" (smudged) on verso.George M. Robeson (1829-1897), a Union General during the American Civil War, served as Grant's Secretary of the Navy from June 25, 1869 to March 3, 1877. Robeson was repeatedly accused of corruption (bribery taking, and diversion of Navy funds for his private use), but was so adept at covering his financial tracks that he earned the nickname "Cuttlefish." Twice an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey (1876, 1880), he served as a U.S. congressman for the state from 1879 to 1883. Blank upper right and lower left corners missing. Two bank cancellation holes do not touch text. "X" bank cinching in blank area. Creased. Folds, vertical fold touches "R". Otherwise, fine condition.

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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/30/1874 - HFSID 273026

The Secretary of the Navy signs this letter regarding a leave of absence Manuscript Document signed: "Geo W Robeson" as Grant's Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10, ruled sheet. Washington, D.C., 1874 December 30. On letterhead of the Navy Department to Lieutenant Murray S.

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As Secretary of the Navy, he authorizes a bureau chief to travel on official business Manuscript Letter signed: "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10, mounted to hard stock. Navy Department, Washington, 1873 December 19. On official letterhead to W.W.W.

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The former Secretary of the Navy pens his name on this slip of paper Signature: "George Robeson/Secretary of the Navy", 4½x2¼. George M.

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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 1884 - HFSID 49343

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The Secretary of the Navy and U.S. congressman signs this card dated 1884 Signature: "Geo. M. Robeson/1884 New Jersey" in black ink. 3¼x2¼. George M.

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The 26th United States Secretary of the Navy pens his autograph on this 3½x2 piece of paper in iron gall ink Signature: "George M. Robeson/Sec of Navy", in iron gall ink, 3½x2.

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MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A. DIX - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/06/1837 CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 276604

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1834 check for $2,500, signed by four commissioners of New York State's Erie Canal Fund, including John A. Dix, President James Buchanan's Secretary of the Treasury in 1861; Azariah C. Flagg, New York State secretary of state and comptroller; Abraham Keyser, Jr.

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Civil War-dated $100,000.00 check for redemption of a County Revenue Bond, signed as Mayor of New York. Also signed by Comptroller Matthew T. Brennan, Board of Supervisors Clerk S. C. Lynes, Jr., and Treasurer Clinton Gilbert.

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Rare check from Vinson dated 1923 as an Attorney at Law, payable for $12.05 to a telephone company Check signed: "Fred M. Vinson", in blue ink, 9x3. September 15, 1923. Check no. 807 drawn on the account of Fred M. Vinson at the Louisa National Bank, Louisa, Kentucky.

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The controversial former Georgia Governor signs a $50 check to the Conservative Caucus. Check signed: "Lester G. Maddox", 6x2¾. Marietta, Georgia, 1983 March 8. Check #329, drawn on his personal account at the Bank of Georgia, payable to "The Conservative Caucus, Inc.…"

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As Louisiana State Treasurer, Burke, who later fled the country when indicted for embezzling over a million dollars in state funds, signs a school fund check for $113. 64. Check signed: "E.A. Burke" as Treasurer of the State of Louisiana, 7¾x3½.

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Irish-born "forty-niner" who became a millionaire mine owner. Printed Check signed: "James G. Fair" as Superintendent, 7½x3. Virginia (City), 1874 February 25. Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company check drawn on the Agency of The Bank of California. Payable to James M.

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