This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of 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 second day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, recto

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

New-York

Printed by H. Gaine

1775-08-02
[1775]

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. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. "Eight shillings," woodcut ribbon, type ornaments, and "VIIIs." printed in red. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 2, 4, 8. New-York Historical holds five copies. Holograph signatures of: Whitehead Hicks, George Brewerton, and John Watts. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 211.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.79 eight shillings
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Water-supply--New York (State)--New York--Finance
Waterworks--New York (State)--New York

color printing
paper money

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