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1 April 1773

Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775

Printed document signed

Title: [Twelve pound banknote drawn on the James River Bank in Virginia]

Partially printed banknote signed by Randolph and cosigned by John Blair and Robert Carter Nicholas as treasurer. Contains Robert Carter Nicholas's promise to pay 1,775 (unspecified currency) or the "Bearer on (demand) Twelve Pounds."

GLC01824

1773/03/04

Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775

Document signed

Title: Signed two pound Virginia paper currency note

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.34

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