Clara Barton Twice Signed Handwritten Letter on Barton Hospital Check PSA Mint 9

Title:
Clara Barton Handwritten Receipt Signed – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade MINT 9

Description:
This exceptional Clara Barton autograph is featured on a handwritten receipt dated November 23, 1901, penned in Glen Echo, Maryland, where Barton spent her later years. The note certifies the receipt of a ten-dollar check from the Central Bank of Los Angeles for the Clara Barton Hospital, dated November 10, 1901. Boldly signed “Clara Barton” at the conclusion, the signature has been authenticated and graded MINT 9 by PSA/DNA. The document is neatly penned on ruled paper and displays expected age-related toning but remains in overall excellent condition with no significant flaws detracting from legibility or presentation. Encapsulated in a PSA slab for preservation and security.

Transcription:
Glen Echo, Md., Nov. 23, 1901,
This is to certify that I have received a check for Ten Dollars on the Central Bank of Los Angeles, Cal., as Evidenced from the Clara Barton Hospital, date Nov. 10th 1901.
Clara Barton

Historical Context:
Clara Barton (1821–1912), pioneering nurse and humanitarian, is best remembered as the founder of the American Red Cross in 1881. Her tireless work providing aid during the Civil War earned her the title "The Angel of the Battlefield." In her later years, she remained devoted to charitable healthcare, including founding the Clara Barton Hospital referenced in this receipt. This document dates to the final active phase of Barton’s public life, when she was still deeply engaged in fundraising and operational oversight from her home in Glen Echo—now a National Historic Site. A tangible piece of her enduring legacy in American medicine and disaster relief, this receipt offers a rare window into her personal involvement in day-to-day philanthropy.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA

• Auto Grade: MINT 9

• Certification Number: 85709363

• Full name “Clara Barton” signed boldly in ink

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
Original autographs from Clara Barton are treasured by collectors of American history, women’s history, and humanitarian legacy. This beautifully preserved and authenticated receipt not only carries her celebrated signature but also ties directly to her post-war charitable work. Its intimate tone and historical relevance make it an extraordinary acquisition for any serious collector of 19th-century America or medical and philanthropic pioneers.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.