26

(REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMMODITIES BOND)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
(REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMMODITIES BOND)
<b>26. (REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMMODITIES BOND) </b>Rare Revolutionary War bond payable in commodities, 1p. 8vo., "<i>State of Massachusetts Bay</i>" [Boston], Jan. 1, 1780, a 248 pound 6% bond payable to one Benjamin Barron to be repaid with 130 pounds cash, with the balance due to be paid in a quantity of corn, beef, sheep's wool, sole leather, with the funds so invested to be used for the support of the "Continental Army". A most uncommon bond, in very good condition. <b>$600-800</b>