^#1864 ^Lot 1924 Cadwallader C. Washburn

Military officer, politician and businessman (1818–1882) who served as a US congressman, rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Civil War, and founded the company that later became food giant General Mills. Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Washburn, “C. C. Washburn,” payable to J. Terry (?) for $100.00, June 3, 1872, and featuring a 2-cent revenue check affixed to the bottom left corner. In fine condition, with a few cancellation cuts and a small hole to the center.