Bowditch, Nathaniel

PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT

Salem Bank, 1815. Paperback. Very Good. Item #23-0955

3 x 5” paper check, printed on recto only, made out for $25.00 to an E. Emery. 4 cancellation holes, large ink “paid” written across center of check (affected by one cancellation hole), removal marks at corners, very light fold creases else good condition. SIGNED “Bowditch” BY NATHANIEL BOWDITCH, PRESIDENT OF ESSEX FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. Bowditch is also known for writing the landmark book The New American Practical Navigator in 1802, which is still carried on board all commissioned U.S. Naval vessels today.

Price: $150.00