Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) [Checks from the Union Bank of Richmond]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.093 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 26 July 1873 to 29 December 1874 Pagination: 10 checks ; 8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
All checks are made out to and signed by "E.R. Archer" and differ in amounts. Each check also has either a green or orange cancelled 3 cent stamp on it. The date and amount of each cancelled check is as follows:
a. 26 July 1873. One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp.
b. 19 February 1874. Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp.
c. 6 April 1874. Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp.
d. 26 June 1874. Thirty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp.
e. 30 June 1874. Fifty Dollars to Order of Richmond Club. Cancelled Orange Two Cent tax stamp.
f. 6 July 1874. Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp.
g. 25 August 1874. Thirty-Four Dollars Seventy Five Cents to Jno. H Taylor & Co. or Order. Cancelled Orange Two Cent tax stamp.
h. 28 August 1874. Twenty-Five Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Orange Two Cent tax stamp.
i. 16 December 1874. Twenty-Five Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Orange Two Cent tax stamp.
j. 29 December 1874. Twenty-Four Dollars Twenty Five Cents to City Taxes. Cancelled Orange Two Cent tax stamp
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