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Chester National Bank Checks from 1883, 1893, 1896, 1898
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Chester Historical Society
Name/Title
Chester National Bank Checks from 1883, 1893, 1896, 1898
Entry/Object ID
chs-020072
Description
Chester National Bank checks issued by different citizens and businesses of Chester NY dating from 1883 - 1898
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1893 - circa 1898
Time Period
19th Century
Place of Origin
Village
Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York
Create Date
July 5, 2025
Update Date
January 24, 2026
![Knight Side A: The image shows a vintage promissory note dated March 22, 1893, from Chester, N.Y. valued at $18.80. The note promises payment to the order of F. P. Knight, exactly three months after the specified date. Written on stationery from H. N. Skinner, 31 Greenwich St., N.Y., it is payable at Chester National Bank, Chester, N.Y., as indicated at the bottom. The sum, "Eighteen 80/100 Dollars," and additional text are inscribed in neat handwriting, particularly emphasizing the location and amount. The note is signed by A. [?] and T. S. Garrison, signaling their agreement or obligation to pay the mentioned amount. The paper shows evidence of aging, with creases and faded ink, adding to its historical character.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/13108/666cfc80-59fa-11f0-8058-0dc52e02504d-wx2puZ6.lg-nt@2x.jpg)
![Draft Side A: The image depicts an old-fashioned check from "The Chester National Bank," dated May 11, 1896, in Chester, New York. It is addressed to the Draft and written for the amount of sixty dollars and 20 cents with the numeric expression "$60 20/100" indicating eighty cents. The check features ornate text with flourishes, especially in the bank's name, and includes decorative border patterns on the left side. It is signed by someone with the initials J.[?]. Clark. The paper shows signs of aging, including discoloration and creases, reflecting its historical nature. The overall design is formal and indicative of financial documents from the late 19th century. The script style is elegant and indicative of the period's handwriting conventions, providing a glimpse into the financial transactions and communication style of the era. This document represents not only a monetary transaction but also a piece of history, capturing the essence of American banking practices in the post-Civil War period.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/13108/82f4c220-59fa-11f0-8058-0dc52e02504d-wx2puZ6.lg-nt@2x.jpg)
