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Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865 [Cheque from Bank of Virginia to self]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01447.07 Author/Creator: Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 6 March 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 5.5 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed cheque to "self" for $100. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia. Includes image of young farmer with harvest.

Jones family

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