WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Rare Partly-Printed Bank Check Signed, from Mount Vernon, dated October 6th, 1797, approx. 7 in. x 2½ in.  Drawn from Washington’s account at the Bank of Alexandria and completed, in ink, in Washington’s hand.

The check states (in full; Washington’s writing in bold): 

“To the Bank of Alexandria

No. 3 Mt. Vernon Alexandria, October 6th. 1797

Pay to Abrhm. Herner – or bearer,------------------

Twenty five – Dollars, ----- Cents.

25 /100 Dollars. Go. Washington”

Signed checks by Washington rarely appear on the market and are highly desirable.  This is a prime example in very fine condition.