Autographed Check from Simon Lake to Geoffrey M. S. Inman

Simon Lake (1866-1945): An American mechanical engineer and naval architect who obtained over 200 patents for naval design advancements.

Milford Trust Company: Located in Milford, Connecticut, where Lake resided.

Date: November 8, 1911. Amount: $42.00. 

Significance: The check represents a piece of history connected to early submarine development in the U.S. 

Collectibility: Checks signed by historical figures like Simon Lake are often sought after by autograph collectors.