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The president, directors co. of the Cumberland Bank of Burksville promise to pay ... or bearer on demand five dollars. Burksville 28 Decem. 1818.

The president, directors co. of the Cumberland Bank of Burksville prom...

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Inspecting sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C.

Inspecting sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Wa...

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The president and directors for the Kentucky Insurance Company promise to pay ... or bearer on demand two dollars, Lexington 16 Aug. 1816

The president and directors for the Kentucky Insurance Company promise...

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A 1902 silver certificate offered by Frances Benjamin Johnston, renowned American photographer, found under a name plate on Johnston's camera tripod in Cordova, Alabama

A 1902 silver certificate offered by Frances Benjamin Johnston, renown...

Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of Alabama Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Phot... More

Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution of congress, passed at Philadelphia, July 22, 1776

Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish mi...

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Thirty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer t[o] receive thirty Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 26th, 1778

Thirty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer t[o] receive thirty Span...

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This bill of two hundred dollars shall be exchanged and redeemed in Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, at the rate of one for forty at the treasury of Virginia, on or before the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, according to an act of assembly passed the seventh day of May, 1781.

This bill of two hundred dollars shall be exchanged and redeemed in Sp...

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Treasury Dept. Ofc. of U.S. Treasury, second step in destruction of paper money. Machine cutting bills in halves, [1914]

Treasury Dept. Ofc. of U.S. Treasury, second step in destruction of pa...

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This indented bill of five shillings, shall entitle the bearer to receive of the provincial treasurer, the like sum of five shillings, of equal value with the same sum, of the bills of credit now by law current, according to the directions of an act of general assembly of Pensilvania, made in the 11th year of the reign of his majesty George III. Dated the 20th day of March, 1771

This indented bill of five shillings, shall entitle the bearer to rece...

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Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Ten Spanish milled dollars or their value in gold or silver, to be given in exchange for this bill at the treasury of Virginia, pursuant to act of assembly passed Oct. 20 1777.

Ten Spanish milled dollars or their value in gold or silver, to be giv...

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This indented bill of five shillings, shall entitle the bearer to receive of the provincial treasurer, the like sum of five shillings, of equal value with the same sum, of the bills of credit now by law current, according to the directions of an act of general assembly of Pensilvania, made in the 11th year of the reign of his majesty George III. Dated the 20th day of March, 1771

This indented bill of five shillings, shall entitle the bearer to rece...

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Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution of congress, passed at Philadelphia, July 22, 1776

Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish mi...

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Demand twelve and a half cents in commonwealth's pa- per of

Demand twelve and a half cents in commonwealth's pa- per of

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The president & directors of the bank of the commonwealth of Kentucky promise to pay ... or bearer, twelve & a half cents, on demand at their ... branch bank. Frankfort, ... 1822.

The president & directors of the bank of the commonwealth of Kentucky ...

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Engraving the plates for printing paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C.

Engraving the plates for printing paper money, Bureau of Printing and ...

Stereograph showing men engraving plates. J224191 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Keystone View Company. No. 22299.

Five dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive five Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, May 20, 1777

Five dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive five Spanish mi...

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The president and directors for the Kentucky Insurance Company promise to pay ... or bearer on demand one dollar, Lexington 16 June 1816

The president and directors for the Kentucky Insurance Company promise...

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The president, directors & co. of the Bank of Henderson promise to pay ... or bearer, five dollars on demand. Henderson 18 Aug. 1818

The president, directors & co. of the Bank of Henderson promise to pay...

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United States Congress, September 1, 1781, Printed Table of Currency Scale, Paper Money to Silver

United States Congress, September 1, 1781, Printed Table of Currency S...

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Making paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C.

Making paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C.

J218451 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Keystone View Company. No. 22290; No. 94.

One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, to be given in exchange for this bill at the treasury of Virginia, pursuant to an act of assembly passed May the 3d, 1779.

One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or si...

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Inspecting sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D. C

Inspecting sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Wa...

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Three pence. This bill shall pass current for three pence according to an act of general assembly of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania, passed the twentieth day of March ... Dated the tenth day of April, A. D. 1777

Three pence. This bill shall pass current for three pence according to...

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Twenty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive twenty Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 26th, 1778

Twenty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive twenty Spanis...

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Five dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive five Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, May 20, 1777

Five dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive five Spanish mi...

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One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, to be given in exchange for this bill at the treasury of Virginia, pursuant to an act of assembly passed October the 5th, 1778.

One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or si...

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Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly of Pensilvania, passed in the twelfth year of the reign of his majesty George the Third. Dated the 3d day of April. Anno Dom. 1772. Half-a-crown.

Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly o...

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Numbering, seal printing and separating paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D. C

Numbering, seal printing and separating paper money, Bureau of Printin...

J224192 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Keystone View Company. No. 22303.

Twenty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive twenty Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 26th, 1778

Twenty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive twenty Spanis...

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Workers wetting sheets prior to printing paper money at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing

Workers wetting sheets prior to printing paper money at the Bureau of ...

Title devised by Library and BEP staff. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Treasury Dept. Ofc. of U.S. Treasury, second step in destruction of paper money. Machine cutting bills in halves, 1914

Treasury Dept. Ofc. of U.S. Treasury, second step in destruction of pa...

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from related neg. LC-F82-410. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Pho... More

Conversion. Paper money to plant wing parts. Gear blanks for machine tool head stocks are turned in the Eastern plant of a former paper machinery manufacturer. Naval sights and other war essentials are also made in this plant

Conversion. Paper money to plant wing parts. Gear blanks for machine t...

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The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America London 1747?

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for reg...

On recto, Copy 1: {British Pound}2.; [?] Regs. 38, p. 8, no. 50; 4 542036 My 14 38. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as ful... More

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at ...

British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 25, 1775, Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, Nove...

Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 25, 1775, Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, Nove...

Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly of Pensilvania, passed in the twelfth year of the reign of his majesty George the Third. Dated the 3d day of April. Anno Dom. 1772. Half-a-crown.

Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly o...

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In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the revolution which has given freedom to America, without admiring the goodness and gratefully acknowledging the interposition of Divine Providence. ...

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the r...

Four resolutions on withdrawing the bills of credit of the emissions of May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778. The three resolutions dated January 2, 5, and 14, 1779, are each signed: Extract from the minutes, Charle... More

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the revolution which has given freedom to America, without admiring the goodness and gratefully acknowledging the interposition of Divine Providence. ...

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the r...

Four resolutions on withdrawing the bills of credit of the emissions of May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778. The three resolutions dated January 2, 5, and 14, 1779, are each signed: Extract from the minutes, Charle... More

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America London 1747?

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for reg...

On recto, Copy 1: {British Pound}2.; [?] Regs. 38, p. 8, no. 50; 4 542036 My 14 38. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as ful... More

Instructions from the Board of Treasury to the respective commissioners of the Continental loan-offices : Treasury-Office, January 12, 1779. You will please forthwith to procure a large book, intitled, "A Register of Bills", deposited in order for exchange ...

Instructions from the Board of Treasury to the respective commissioner...

Imprint supplied by Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4969 Shipton & Mooney 43711 Journals of the Continental Congress, 241 LC copy annotated on verso: Treasury Office Jany 12th 1779 directions respecting taking ... More

The Grub street Journal. Vol. I No. 1 Baltimore. Maryland. March 10, 1933. An act for the free circulation of paper money. Baltimore. Salt House Press.

The Grub street Journal. Vol. I No. 1 Baltimore. Maryland. March 10, 1...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 32, Folder 17.

Three pence. This bill shall pass current for three pence according to an act of general assembly of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania, passed the twentieth day of March ... Dated the tenth day of April, A. D. 1777

Three pence. This bill shall pass current for three pence according to...

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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Militar...

Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceeding two millions of Spanish mill'd dollars be emitted by the Congress in bills of credit for the defence of America. That the twelve confederated colonies be pledged for the redemption of the bills of credit now directed to be emitted for the defence of America. ...

In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceed...

Includes other resolves on currency from June 23, July 21, July 25, and July 29, 1775. Signed: A copy from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], sec'ry. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4149... More

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Mone...

Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at ...

British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
"Dixie land." In the thirties America was flooded with "wildcat" money and counterfeiting was so common that suspicion became fixed on almost all paper money. Through it all, however, the bank notes of the Citizens' Bank and Trust Company of New

"Dixie land." In the thirties America was flooded with "wildcat" money...

Print of bank note at top and bottom of page. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 25, Folder 17.

In Congress, June 29, 1779. As Congress are bound by every motive of policy and of public & private justice to maintain the credit of the paper money emitted by their authority on the faith of the United States [Resolutions to borrow twenty mill

In Congress, June 29, 1779. As Congress are bound by every motive of p...

Imprint 3.; U. S. Continental Congress 1779.; Loans.; On verso: On public service to the Honorable Benjamin Bellowr Walpole. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile p... More

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at ...

British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 25, 1775, Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Robert C. Nicholas to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, Nove...

Martial Law Proclamation and Recruitment of Negroes by British; Paper Money

Office of U.S. Treasuer, Mrs. Brown, expert in identifying burned and mutilated paper money received for redemption, [1914]

Office of U.S. Treasuer, Mrs. Brown, expert in identifying burned and ...

An old black and white photo of a woman working on a machine. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America London 1747?

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. relative to a bill for reg...

On recto, Copy 1: {British Pound}2.; [?] Regs. 38, p. 8, no. 50; 4 542036 My 14 38. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as ful... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Maryland Legislature, January 20, 1787, Message from Senate to House on Paper Money
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Maryland Legislature, January 20, 1787, Message from Senate to House on Paper Money
Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Militar...

Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolutions of the board be published, printed in hand-bills, and sent to the several commissioners of the Continental loan-offices ...

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolut...

Instructions to the state treasurers concerning the return of bills of emissions ordered to be taken out of circulation. Signed: By order of the board, John Nicholson, clerk. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 16... More

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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Instructions from the Board of Treasury to the respective commissioners of the Continental loan-offices : Treasury-Office, January 12, 1779. You will please forthwith to procure a large book, intitled, "A Register of Bills", deposited in order for exchange ...

Instructions from the Board of Treasury to the respective commissioner...

Imprint supplied by Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4969 Shipton & Mooney 43711 Journals of the Continental Congress, 241 LC copy annotated on verso: Treasury Office Jany 12th 1779 directions respecting taking ... More

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Mone...

Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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Office of U.S. Treasuer, Mrs. Brown, expert in identifying burned and mutilated paper money received for redemption, 1914

Office of U.S. Treasuer, Mrs. Brown, expert in identifying burned and ...

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from related neg. LC-F82-410. Copy neg. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the Na... More

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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Inflation. John Law, 18th century Scotsman, credited by some historians as being "the father of inflation." Law turned gambling IOUs into "gold counters," then state debts into paper money, and finally sold all France down the river on the "Mississippi Bubble"

Inflation. John Law, 18th century Scotsman, credited by some historian...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Image source: Brown Brothers. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United... More

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 3, 1779, Opinion on Militar...

Opinion on Military Situation; Paper Money; Price of Tobacco

Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Robert C. Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, November 10, 1775, Post Office Procedures; Finances; Paper Money; Lack of Salt
Thirty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer t[o] receive thirty Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 26th, 1778

Thirty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer t[o] receive thirty Span...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Maryland Legislature, January 20, 1787, Message from Senate to House on Paper Money
Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolutions of the board be published, printed in hand-bills, and sent to the several commissioners of the Continental loan-offices ...

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolut...

Instructions to the state treasurers concerning the return of bills of emissions ordered to be taken out of circulation. Signed: By order of the board, John Nicholson, clerk. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 16... More

Robert C. Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, November 10, 1775, Post Office Procedures; Finances; Paper Money; Lack of Salt
Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Mone...

Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

James Madison, November, 1786. Notes for Debate on Trade and Paper Money in Virginia Legislature [made prior to October 31, 1786].
Trimming sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D. C

Trimming sheets of paper money, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Wash...

J224194 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Keystone View Company. No. 22302.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Maryland Legislature, January 20, 1787, Message from Senate to House on Paper Money
The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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Robert C. Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, November 10, 1775, Post Office Procedures; Finances; Paper Money; Lack of Salt
"Dixie land." In the thirties America was flooded with "wildcat" money and counterfeiting was so common that suspicion became fixed on almost all paper money. Through it all, however, the bank notes of the Citizens' Bank and Trust Company of New

"Dixie land." In the thirties America was flooded with "wildcat" money...

Print of bank note at top and bottom of page. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 25, Folder 17.

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for regulating paper bills of credit in the British Colonies in America] [London 1747?].

The case of the inhabitants in Pensilvania. [relative to a bill for re...

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To the Honorable the Legislature of the State of New-York. Gentlemen: [Regarding the depreciation of paper money] [Signed] A citizen. New York, March 9, 1786.

To the Honorable the Legislature of the State of New-York. Gentlemen: ...

Paper money.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 111, Folder 10.

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, May 22, 1779, British Success at ...

British Success at Portsmouth; Finances; Paper Money; Articles of Confederation; Detroit Expedition

Degaseq to Thomas Jefferson, February 5, 1787, with Extract on Paper Money; in French
An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use; and for striking fifty-five thousand pounds thereof in bills of credit; and to provide a fund for sinking the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755].

An act for granting the sum of sixty thousand pounds to the King's use...

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In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceeding two millions of Spanish mill'd dollars be emitted by the Congress in bills of credit for the defence of America. That the twelve confederated colonies be pledged for the redemption of the bills of credit now directed to be emitted for the defence of America. ...

In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceed...

Includes other resolves on currency from June 23, July 21, July 25, and July 29, 1775. Signed: A copy from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], sec'ry. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4149... More

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty

Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779, Finances; Paper Mone...

Finances; Paper Money; Peace Treaty Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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