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Manuscript Boston Treasury Loan During The Revolution

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Manuscript Boston Treasury Loan During The Revolution
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[AMERICAN REVOLUTION – FINANCE]. ADS. 6 ¼” x 2 ½”. “Boston, March 25, 1779. Borrowed and Received of Mr. Pascal N. Smith in behalf of the Town of Boston Thirty pounds, which I promise to repay to him or his order out of the present Tax with interest until paid.” Boldly accomplished and signed by David Jefferies while serving as Town Treasurer. These borrowings by Jeffries were typically for “carrying on the war”. Fine.