Lot 771
Hopkinson, Francis & Bingham, William. Partially-printed document signed ("Fr. Hopkinson") as Treasurer of Loans for the Continental Congress, 6 February 1779, for $120 to Richard Gibbs, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. The form is printed in light green and black ink and endorsed by Joseph Borden as Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office for Pennsylvania, in the amount of $120 against funds provided by a French Loan to America. Endorsed on the back, with an additional handwritten authorization by the French Prime Minister to be paid to William Bingham (founder of the Bank of North America). Bingham signs on the back in bold brown ink as agent for Congress. Some bleedthrough and ink erosion on the endorsements.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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