Entry documentation pertaining to the new emission of bills of credit
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of receipts, currency exchange ledgers, accounts of bills of credit, and cancelled lists of bundles of Continental money regarding the emission of currency by New York State. The receipts detail the cost of new printing plates, advertising costs, and cost of paper to print the new bills on. Also included is information on the amount of new emissions exchange for older notes and lists of bundles of old Continental notes.
Title
- Entry documentation pertaining to the new emission of bills of credit
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 30 items
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1233
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of receipts, one currency exchange ledger, accounts of bills of credit, and cancelled lists of bundles of Continental money regarding the emission of currency by New York State.
The series includes receipts detailing the cost incurred in order to have new printing plates engraved, advertising costs proclaiming the issuance of a new currency and paper purchased to print the new bills on. There are also records providing information on the amount of new emissions exchange for older notes and lists of bundles of old Continental notes sold to Jonathan Wheeler.
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