This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of four shillings [eight shillings], : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six.

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

New-York

Printed by H. Gaine

1776-03-05
[1776]

1 sheet ([2] p.) : ill. ; 6 x 10 cm

Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Numeral "4" over T in "This" at beginning of title. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. Printed in red and black. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 4, 8. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 215.

Broadsides -- SY1776 no. 14 March 5, 1776
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Water-supply--New York (State)--New York--Finance

color printing
paper money

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