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Fiscal Document, bank draft
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Fiscal Document, bank draft

Date1772 June 30
Maker Richard Henry Lee
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsH: 5"; W: 6"
Credit LineFunded by the Lasser family.
Object number2008-2
DescriptionA writ for 50 Spanish milled dollars, drawn on an unknown Williamsburg institution, "The Colony Bank of Discount & Specie."

Authorized and signed by Richard Henry Lee, 30 June 1772. As this writ is numbered "20" it is certain that others existed, but have not yet been identified.
MarkingsAuthorized and signed by Richard Henry Lee, 30 June 1772