Lot 2097I
1780 Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Horse Bond, Furnished by Frederick King, Signed by John Thompson
Mise à prix: $800
Estimation: $1,000 - $1,350
Pennsylvania horse bond issued in Bucks County, partially printed within a decorative border and headed "Pennsylvania. [N° 133.]" over "Bucks County." It certifies that Frederick King of the Township of Haycock "has furnished this State, for the Use of the United States, with a roan Mare 14 Years old 14 hands high," appraised by two freeholders on oath at thirty-one pounds, seventeen shillings and six pence (£31 17s 6d), for which the State acknowledges itself indebted to him in that sum with interest. Dated the 19th of August 1780 and signed by John Thompson, Wagon Master, Bucks County. The verso is docketed "Bucks County No 133," "Paid Sept’r 4, 1781," and "Frederick King £31..17..6," with additional manuscript endorsements.
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