Randolph, Peyton (1721-1775) [Twelve pound banknote drawn on the James River Bank in Virginia]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01824 Author/Creator: Randolph, Peyton (1721-1775) Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: 1 April 1773 Pagination: 1 p. ; 8 x 17 cm. Order a Copy
Partially printed banknote signed by Randolph and cosigned 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."
Peyton Randolph (1721-1775) was the Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgess and president of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses.
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