President Andrew Jackson Signed 1835 Bank of Metropolis Washington DC Check
Exceptional original 1835 Bank of the Metropolis bank check signed Andrew Jackson.
Authentication / Attribution:
The signature on this document has been identified as President Andrew Jackson by prior ownership/research; however, no current third-party authentication accompanies the item.
Provenance: Personal collection of Thomas Lingenfelter, "America's History Detective."
Because autograph opinions can vary, buyers are encouraged to obtain independent third-party authentication from PSA/DNA, JSA, Beckett, or another recognized expert service prior to resale or long-term investment purposes.
The document is therefore being offered as:
an original 1835 Bank of the Metropolis check
with an attributed Andrew Jackson signature/endorsement
and priced accordingly.
Please review all photographs carefully and bid/buy based on your own examination and judgment.
Dated:
May 11, 1835
Washington City, D.C.
This historic financial document originates from the famed Bank of the Metropolis during Jackson’s presidency and bears an authenticated Andrew Jackson signature/endorsement.
Details:
Original 1835 engraved bank draft
Bank of the Metropolis, Washington, D.C.
Personally signed by President Andrew Jackson
Jacksonian-era presidential financial document
Handwritten manuscript entries throughout
Amount: $25
Condition:
Original historic document showing expected age and circulation wear including folds, handling, and an old reinforcement repair at the center fold on the reverse. The document remains attractive and fully displayable with strong historic presence.
Authenticated presidential autographs from Jackson’s presidency on original period banking instruments are highly desirable and increasingly scarce.
An outstanding acquisition for collectors of:
Presidential autographs
Andrew Jackson memorabilia
Early American banking
Washington D.C. history
Pre–Civil War Americana
Investment-grade historical manuscripts
Guaranteed authentic as described.
Please examine all images carefully for condition and details.
The Bank of the Metropolis was one of the important early banks of Washington, D.C., closely tied to the growth of the federal city during the Jacksonian era.
Early History
The bank was organized in 1814, during the aftermath of the War of 1812, when Washington was rebuilding economically after the British burning of the capital. It became one of the principal commercial banks serving government officials, merchants, and businessmen in Washington City.
By the 1830s — the exact period of this 1835 check — the bank was active in financing:
federal employees and contractors
merchants near the Treasury and White House
commercial trade in the capital
politically connected Washington elites
Its offices were located near the Treasury district, placing it at the center of the city’s financial activity.
Connection to Andrew Jackson Era
Thus document dates to the presidency of Andrew Jackson, a period dominated by fierce battles over banking and finance.
Jackson is famous for:
opposing the Second Bank of the United States
vetoing the bank recharter in 1832
promoting “pet banks” and decentralized banking
reshaping American finance
Because of this, authentic Jackson-signed banking material from the 1830s is historically desirable — especially from Washington banks operating during his administration.
Importance in Washington Financial History
The Bank of the Metropolis became part of the emerging Washington financial district that grew around the Treasury Department and Pennsylvania Avenue. Historians of D.C. banking identify it as one of the city’s notable early institutions.
The bank eventually evolved into later national banking entities during the 19th century banking consolidations.
Exceptional original 1835 Bank of the Metropolis bank check signed Andrew Jackson.
Authentication / Attribution:
The signature on this document has been identified as President Andrew Jackson by prior ownership/research; however, no current third-party authentication accompanies the item.
Provenance: Personal collection of Thomas Lingenfelter, "America's History Detective."
Because autograph opinions can vary, buyers are encouraged to obtain independent third-party authentication from PSA/DNA, JSA, Beckett, or another recognized expert service prior to resale or long-term investment purposes.
The document is therefore being offered as:
an original 1835 Bank of the Metropolis check
with an attributed Andrew Jackson signature/endorsement
and priced accordingly.
Please review all photographs carefully and bid/buy based on your own examination and judgment.
Dated:
May 11, 1835
Washington City, D.C.
This historic financial document originates from the famed Bank of the Metropolis during Jackson’s presidency and bears an authenticated Andrew Jackson signature/endorsement.
Details:
Original 1835 engraved bank draft
Bank of the Metropolis, Washington, D.C.
Personally signed by President Andrew Jackson
Jacksonian-era presidential financial document
Handwritten manuscript entries throughout
Amount: $25
Condition:
Original historic document showing expected age and circulation wear including folds, handling, and an old reinforcement repair at the center fold on the reverse. The document remains attractive and fully displayable with strong historic presence.
Authenticated presidential autographs from Jackson’s presidency on original period banking instruments are highly desirable and increasingly scarce.
An outstanding acquisition for collectors of:
Presidential autographs
Andrew Jackson memorabilia
Early American banking
Washington D.C. history
Pre–Civil War Americana
Investment-grade historical manuscripts
Guaranteed authentic as described.
Please examine all images carefully for condition and details.
The Bank of the Metropolis was one of the important early banks of Washington, D.C., closely tied to the growth of the federal city during the Jacksonian era.
Early History
The bank was organized in 1814, during the aftermath of the War of 1812, when Washington was rebuilding economically after the British burning of the capital. It became one of the principal commercial banks serving government officials, merchants, and businessmen in Washington City.
By the 1830s — the exact period of this 1835 check — the bank was active in financing:
federal employees and contractors
merchants near the Treasury and White House
commercial trade in the capital
politically connected Washington elites
Its offices were located near the Treasury district, placing it at the center of the city’s financial activity.
Connection to Andrew Jackson Era
Thus document dates to the presidency of Andrew Jackson, a period dominated by fierce battles over banking and finance.
Jackson is famous for:
opposing the Second Bank of the United States
vetoing the bank recharter in 1832
promoting “pet banks” and decentralized banking
reshaping American finance
Because of this, authentic Jackson-signed banking material from the 1830s is historically desirable — especially from Washington banks operating during his administration.
Importance in Washington Financial History
The Bank of the Metropolis became part of the emerging Washington financial district that grew around the Treasury Department and Pennsylvania Avenue. Historians of D.C. banking identify it as one of the city’s notable early institutions.
The bank eventually evolved into later national banking entities during the 19th century banking consolidations.