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1 July 1779
Clarke, Joseph, 1719-1792
[Invoice for Benjamin West for Clarke's "assistance in the Loan and Treasury Office]
Lists expenses from April through July 1779. Clarke was the Rhode Island treasurer.
GLC01450.194.01
1776
Hall & Sellers
[One third of a dollar, No. 307773]
Partly printed document signed by J. Sellers, of Hall & Sellers, Philadelphia printers. The front indicates the money was printed according to a resolution of the Continental Congress passed 17 February 1776. Underneath an icon of a sundial appears...
GLC01450.215.03
1772-1779
[Six Revolutionary War era financial documents 2 receipts, 1 receipt for poll tax, 3 state currencies] [Decimalized .01- .06]
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773...
GLC01450.226
25 October 1781
Stone, Michael Jenifer, 1747-1812
to his brother
Writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill....
GLC01450.412.15
8 May 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples...
GLC01450.541
11 March 1766
Brown, Moses, 1738-1836
to Joseph Clark
Recalls his successful opposition in the Rhode Island General Assembly to a proposal to print money in the colony. Discusses raising 1000 pounds needed to "Depay the Necessary Changes of Government, and his willingness to put up a part. Clark was...
GLC01450.551
1777-1779
[Collection of letters pertaining to the Continental Loan Office of Rhode Island] [Decimalized .01-.08]
GLC01450.008
February 8, 1777
Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
to Joseph Clarke
States that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. Asks Clarke to number them and dispose of...
GLC01450.008.01
1779-1784
Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820
[Accounts of costs for Fort Penobscot and Fort Halifax]
British document concerning the construction of these two forts. States that expenditures are for Fort Penobscot from 1 May 1779 to 24 January 1784 and at Halifax from 1 January 1783 to 31 July 1783. Hartcup was Commanding Engineer. Fort...
GLC01450.012.03
1778
Lyon, Samuel, fl. 1778
[Signed five dollar Continental bill, no. 173421]
Five dollar United States currency note worth "five Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver." Cosigned by Robert A. Roberts, and numbered 173421, probably in his hand. Reverse states it was printed by Hall and Sellers.
GLC01450.094
8 October 1778
Myllys, George, fl. 1778
[State of Connecticut resolution]
Resolves that anyone possessing 10 pound notes issued by the Treasury December 1776 will receive six [unknown monetary unit abbreviation] per year starting June 1778 until paid. Myllys signed as Treasurer.
GLC01450.112
21 March 1779
Crozer, John, fl. 1779
to James Knowles
Discusses at length the poor state of politics and the monetary system. Remarks that he does not know how to answer all the demands made upon him and he has only a negative view of things to come. Advises Knowles to not let this information dampen...
GLC01450.128
April 1, 1796
Smith, Thomas, 1745-1809
to Charles Smith
Writes in detail about accounts to be collected (while he is on the judicial circuit) interspersed with family news. Comments on Revolutionary War certificates: "I think I can make more by buying Certificates while they continue so low at present...
GLC01221.06
1786
Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802
Dissertations on government, the affairs of the bank and paper money
8vo; Howe P18, Sabin 58221, Evans 19880, NUC NP0023152A defense of the infant Bank of the US.
GLC01235
June 25, 1852
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Onslow Peters
Discusses a case concerning the sale and purchase of land held in trust for a minor. The Tazewell lands were purchased by the guardian of a minor named Shurtluff, using the proceeds from the sale of the original land held in trust for him. The...
GLC01236
August 4, 1778
Gibson, John, 1729-1782
to Nathaniel Appleton
Instructions on how to identify genuine certificates and guard against counterfeits. From the Treausury Office in Philadelphia, PA.
GLC01412.03
May 25, 1779
Nicholson, John, 1757-1800
to John Laurence
No Free Frank. Encloses a Congressional resolution (not included) to advance $150,000 to Laurence's state of Connecticut.
GLC01412.15
United States Lottery
[Revolutionary War era United States Continental lottery ticket]
Third class lottery ticket, numbered D5m276, signed by John Mease. Indicates the lottery authorized by a congressional resolution on 18 November 1776. The lottery was established to fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by letter about the...
GLC01412.23.01
September 23, 1778
Delany, Sharp, 1736-1799
Cosigned by George Campbell as Sitting Manager of the United States Lottery. Assigns care of Rhode Island State lottery tickets to Clark.
GLC01412.24
April 11, 1842
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Edward Burleson
Houston, as President of the Republic of Texas, writes to Edward Burleson, the Vice President of Texas, about the security of Austin as Texas's capital. Considers the vulnerability of the archives of the Republic to attack, while they are kept in...
GLC01171
May 1780
Sevier, John, 1745-1815
[Indictment of Samuel Tate for damning Continental money]
Endorsed by Sevier on verso and signed by Edward Dunlap as the state's attorney on the front. North Carolina authorities bring charges against Tate for exclaiming "Damn this money it has ruined me and I will have none of it."
GLC01422
February 1778
Helme, R.J., fl. 1768-1778
[Authorization for John Reynolds]
Reynolds is given permission to withdraw 10,000 pounds from the General Treasury to purchase goods ordered by the General Assembly. Includes Reynold's signed docket and various received amounts on verso. Surname possibility spelt Helm.
GLC01412.56
1782/02/20
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Resolutions settling states' Revolutionary War debt
Printed broadside signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress.
GLC01414
1790/05/26
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
An Act to provide for Mitigating or Remitting the Forefeitures and Penalties, accruing under the Revenue-Laws, in certain cases therin mentioned.
Places district judges in charge of all cases of fines, penalty of forfeiture, etc. Judges then report the cases to the Secretary of the Treasury. Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State, verified as a true copy.
GLC01431.01
4 December 1786
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to George Washington
Refers to Washington's resignation as head of the Order of the Cincinnati. Describes a settlement he left after receiving a request to take command of the Massachusetts state militia, which was needed to suppress Shays' Rebellion. In response to a...
GLC01478
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