Check of August Belmont, Sr., 1844

Check signed on both sides by August Belmont, Sr. (1813-1890), payable to Rothschild Brothers, Paris, with a New York City branch. The check is dated October 29, 1844. August Belmont, Sr., a prominent American financier, immigrated to New York City in 1837 and became the American representative of the Rothschild banking house. He established August Belmont & Company, successfully managing Rothschild interests in the U.S. The check reflects his connection to the Rothschilds and his financial activities in New York City.

Associated People/Businesses

• BELMONT, AUGUST / (1816.1890)

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Subjects

• Finance
• Banks and banking
• Checks
• Rothschild family

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