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City of New York 1879 Check for $200,000 [155052]

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City of New York 1879 Check for $200,000 [155052]

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The Chamberlain of the City of New York 1879 check for $200,000 payable to Kings County savings institution. Signed by mayor ?, Chamberlain Nelson ? and comptroller ?.Date: Country (if not USA): State: New YorkCity: New YorkProvenance:

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