Original January 3, 1901 check from the Farmers & Mechanics National Bank of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Made payable to Jas. P. Byrnes for $5.00.

The check features an ornate printed bank heading and an affixed 2-cent U.S. Internal Revenue documentary stamp, hand-canceled in purple ink. The reverse has period endorsements, including Jas. P. Byrnes and another name that appears to read J. W. Phelps.

Signed at bottom by a bank/customer signer that appears to read James C. Scott or similar — please review photos for handwriting confirmation.

Nice collectible piece for Washington D.C., Georgetown banking, antique checks, revenue stamps, and financial paper ephemera collectors.