Lot 103
[American Revolution] Receipts to Hire Men for the Continental Army. Five manuscript documents signed by a committee of the town of Holden (Mass) to hire men "to reinforce the Continental Army….", three dated July 5, 1779 and two dated June 26, 1780. Each document is a promissory note issued to different creditors. Some toning and soiling, two with tape reinforcment on verso and one with fold splits. In 1779, the state of Massachusetts demanded that the town of Holden furnish five men for Continental service of nine months. In 1780, ten men were required, with no duration of service mentioned. Estimated Value $600 - 800
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