[Revolutionary war lottery tickets] [Mss.]
1776
MSS L1988.190.105
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Title
[Revolutionary war lottery tickets] [Mss.]
Published
[Philadelphia?] [1776?]
Description
2 items ; 8 x 13 cm.
Call Number
MSS L1988.190.105
Note
Partially printed documents signed at lower right: J. Serle
"This ticket entitles the Bearer to receive such Prize as may be drawn against its number according to a Resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, November 18, 1776"
Searle was a Philadelphia merchant who was instrumental in establishing the lottery in an attempt to fund the revolutionary forces.
Item 1 numbered in ink: 51m093; at foot of ticket: B
Item 2 (call number MSS L88.190.313) numbered 59m369; at foot of ticket: G
In ink on verso of item 2: Blanky
"This ticket entitles the Bearer to receive such Prize as may be drawn against its number according to a Resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, November 18, 1776"
Searle was a Philadelphia merchant who was instrumental in establishing the lottery in an attempt to fund the revolutionary forces.
Item 1 numbered in ink: 51m093; at foot of ticket: B
Item 2 (call number MSS L88.190.313) numbered 59m369; at foot of ticket: G
In ink on verso of item 2: Blanky
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