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CA,San Francisco-,Ralston Signed Bank of California Check

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Documents Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 USD and UP
CA,San Francisco-,Ralston Signed Bank of California Check
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1873-This is a check issued on The Bank of California and signed by bank president William C. Ralston. It’s dated July 29, 1873 and made out to Mission & Pacific Woolen Mills. The high amount of the check, $306,211.06, suggests it was for the purchase of the mill. In 1874-5, Levi Strauss would purchase the mill for his and Reno tailor Jacob Davis’ new waist overalls (jeans).The check is signed on both the back and front. It has a orange R15, R2 Internal Revenue 2 cent, hand cancelled stamp affixed. This historic check is in very nice condition. HKA#64117