Apr 10, 2025 - Sale 2699

Sale 2699 - Lot 29

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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 2,000
RECEIPT FOR THE PAY OF PATRIOT ARMY (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) WARREN, JAMES. Autograph Document Signed, "Jas: Warren P[ay]M[aster]G[enera]l," receipt for $250,000 from Col. John Bull for use by the Continental Army. The date, dollar amount, and name of John Bull is written in unknown hand. 5¾x7¾ inches; mounted to larger sheet, moderate bleedthrough from docketing on verso affecting text, moderate scattered dampstaining and soiling, small holes at fold intersections with minor loss to text. Watertown, 24 February 1776
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"Received of Michael Hillegas & George Clymer esq'rs Joint Treasurers of the United Colonies Two Hundred & fifty thousand, & two thirds Dollars by the hands of Col. John Bull for the use of the Continental Army for which I have given two Receipts of this Tenor & Date."