One of the primary institutions of Providence*, Rhode Island was the Grocers
and Producers Bank and featured here is a check written on this corporation
all dated 1876 ( 100 year anniversary of the signing of the
American Declaration of Independence ).

It is perhaps ironic, that Benjamin Franklin, who fought so vigorously against
British taxation of the American Colonies, should appear on these bank
check paid revenues of 2¢ ( yellow - orange colored ),
imposed to pay the costs of the Civil War.

This was the first of several types where Franklin appeared.
These checks feature an ornate title in red, along with the bank's address at
62 Westminster Street, all in relatively nice condition.

*Providence played an important role in the American Revolution; it had its own
"Tea Party," ( where tea was burned in protest against taxation ),
both American and French troops were quartered at Brown University
and at The Old State House was the scene of the signing of the
Rhode Island Independence Act on May 4, 1776.