^Lot 340 Timothy Pickering

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Manuscript check, 7.25 x 3.25 affixed to a slightly larger sheet, filled out and signed by Pickering, payable to Laurence Keene or Bearer for $172.12, May 16, 1786. In very good condition, with light intersecting folds, light toning, and unobtrusive cancellation cuts, one of which affects the first few letters of the last name.