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Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906 [Check written to George C. Boldt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02063.08 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 29 March 1901 Pagination: 2 p. ; 7.3 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy

Check from the Mechanics' National Bank written for $118.17. Contains canceled 2 cent stamp. Includes a stamp on verso instructing "Pay to the order of the Astor National Bank, N. Y. Geo. C. Boldt, (The Waldorf-Astoria)." Contains an Astor National Bank stamp indicating receipt of payment on 30 March 1901.

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916

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