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Bank Name: First National Bank of Stonington
Secured by: only bonds
Place: Connecticut
City: Stonington
Plate Date: Jan. 26th 1865
Signature 1: Allison, John
Register of the Treasury
Signature 2: New, John Chalfant
Treasurer of the United States
Depicted People: Columbus, Christopher
Allegorical Scene:
Charter Number: 735
Series Date:
BEP Certification Date: 1891-04-20
Sheet Denomination: 5-5-5-5
Plate Position Letters: A-B-C-D
Transcription Notes:
Signature 2: Cehero, Tuo - Signature two matches sample signature of John Chalfant New found here: http://www.nationalcurrencyfoundation.com/signature-John-Chalfant-New-106 and
Scenes : Sailors (presumed Columbus) on ship, dated 1492 (left side); Sailor with native women (right side)
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