Description

Description: Eliphalet Nott (1773-1866) served as the president of Union College for more than 60 years. He also served as President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1829-1845. A holder of numerous scientific patents, he is most noted for being the inventor of the first stove to burn anthracite coal. This part-printed check is written in 1843 from the Troy Farmer’s Bank for a significant sum… $892.79, and signed “Eliph’ Nott”.

2″ x 7″. Item #A01319

Condition:  Cancellation cuts (not affecting signature), very good condition.