Smith, Frederick W Check to William Hewlett For $185, 1868

The image depicts an intricately designed bank draft from John Colhoun & Co., Bankers, located in St. Joseph, Missouri, dated September 30, 1868. It features ornate calligraphy and a decorative illustration of a seated female figure holding a wreath on the left side. There is a two-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp affixed to the document, marked with an "X." The draft is made out to William Hewitt, or to the administrator or bearer, for the amount of $1085.00, and it is signed by J.W. Smith. The design and handwriting exhibit a vintage and formal style, characteristic of financial documents from the 19th century.