^#1866 ^Lot 1926 William Wells

Union general (1837–1892) who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry and role in the victory at Gettysburg. Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wells, “Wm. Wells,” payable to B. F. Kelley for $102.30, July 31, 1883, and endorsed by Kelley on the reverse. In very good condition, with several vertical creases, scattered light creasing, a few light cancellation cuts, holes, and an ink notation, and show-through from a cancellation stamp on the reverse.