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Continental Army Connecticut Line Bond Issued To A Revolutionary War Soldier

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Continental Army Connecticut Line Bond -No. 4993- Issued 1782 - (ONE BOND ONLY)REVOLUTIONARY WAR BONDThe Revolutionary War was the most significant event in America's early history. Fought between the 13 American colonies and Great Britain, it stated on April19, 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. George Washington took command of the Continental Army on July 2, 1775, and the states declared their independence from Britain on July 4, 1776. The... war officially ended in the Americans' favor with the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress required each state to provide an assigned number of soldiers for the Continental Army. Connecticut provided 27 infantry regiments during the war; together, the regiments were known as the Connecticut Line Regiments from the Connecticut Line took part in many of the major battles of the war and played a key role in the United States winning its independence.The financial pressures of the war meant that Connecticut in the early 1780's was unable to pay its Revolutionary War soldiers in full. Instead, it issued bonds that were hand-signed by the Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Each bond was filled out by hand, including the soldier's name and the amount he was owed. Bonds were denominated in Connecticut pounds, shillings and pence. The Connecticut pound remained the official currency of Connecticut until 1793, when the newly established United States dollar took its place.Bonds were hand-cut irregularly from the stub, which was kept by the state. When the soldier redeemed his bond, it had to match both the serial number and the pattern of the unique cut. According to the obligation on the bond, he was paid in gold, silver or bills of credit. This GENUINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR bond was issued to Soldier James Frances who was serving in the Connecticut Line of the Connecticut Army. It was sold by this soldier upon redemption and hole-cancelled by the state. This soldier (James Frances) received the bond's face value plus interest payments, as noted by hand on the back of this note. Please see all pictures as they are part of the description of the War Bond.
State(s): ConnecticutYears: 1780-821780-82 Bond issued to a soldier in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army Payable-in Gold or Silver or Bills of Credit. Given to soldiers. Notes show some wear as they were held for several years (1783-1789). Interest at back for each of these years. Signed John Lawrence Treasurer and by the Soldier on redemption. Hole cancelled. Historic!!! Usual Condition.
This note is numbered: 4993State of ConnecticutJune 1, A. D. 1782.Revolutionary War BondIssued to soldier: James Frances
You will receive this exact Bond.The shipping quote in this listing is for the 50 United States only. If you live outside of that area, please send me your zip code and I will send you a price for shipping to your area. Any INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING will only be handled with Ebay Global Shipping Program.Bj/Es

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