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One-page manuscript document, signed by Stephen Girard and by Andrew Bayard. Small paper seal. 12½x7½, framed.

This document commits Girard to purchasing the building in Philadelphia of the Commerciall Bank of Pennsylvania, locating on the south side of Chestnut Street, for $20,000, from the Bank. Girard (1750-1831) was an important early American merchant, who aided in the financing of the War of 1812. He contributed much to philanthropical projects in Philadelphia and bequeathed several million dollars to found Girard College.