Check register, 1839-1843.

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Check register, 1839-1843.

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Summary statements record the issuance of ninety-day (i.e., payable ninety days after issuance); "at sight" (i.e., payable immediately); and "indefinite credit" (i.e., issued to contractors by canal commissioners (1840) when the canal treasuary was virtually depleted) checks. Statements promise to pay the check amount plus 6% interest when sufficent funds become available. Register notes check issuance dates and daily check totals.

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Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.)

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