April 3 1851 Sacramento California Banking House of Beach , Wells and Co Promise Note 

$400. at seven percent per month from and after date of maturing until paid. To Wm Merritt. Manuscript promise to pay note measures 4 1/2 X 7 3/4 inches. Rare early Sacramento bank. Wells Brother , Thomas G. Wells known in San Francisco California since 1849 with banking firm of Wells and Co & partner Willis and Co. of Boston.