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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01824 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1765-1774 |
| Title | Twelve pound banknote drawn on the James River Bank in Virginia |
| Date | 1 April 1773 |
| Author | Randolph, Peyton (1721-1775) |
| Additional authors | Nicholas, Robert Carter (1728-1780) Blair, John (1732-1800) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Partially printed banknote signed by Randolph and co-signed 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." |
| Subjects | Banking Finance Coins and Currency |
| People | Randolph, Peyton (1721-1775) Nicholas, Robert Carter (1728-1780) Blair, John (1732-1800) |
| Theme | Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Peyton Randolph (1721-1775) was the Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgess and president of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |