Burr, Aaron (1756-1836) Revolutionary War officer, Vice President under Thomas Jefferson; best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. Autograph Document Signed ("A. Burr"), 4½ x 7 inches, New York, July 29, 1800. A payment draft addressed to the Cashier of the Manhattan Company,"to pay J. (John) Jukel & Co. or Bearer the sum of ninety-six dollars. The draft is cancelled. Boldly penned and signed. Overall very good.
In 1799, Burr founded the Bank of the Manhattan Company, which in later years was absorbed into the Chase Manhattan Bank, which in turn became part of JPMorgan Chase. On April 17, 1799, the Manhattan Company appointed a committee "to consider the most proper means of employing the capital of the Company" and elected to open an office of discount and deposit. The "Bank" of the Manhattan Company began business on September 1, 1799, at 40 Wall Street. The Bank started paying dividends in July 1800, the month this draft was written.
Estimated Value $600 - 800
Colonial and Revolutionary America
