Note Payable to John M. Cambridge, September 1, 1783

A rare Revolutionary War naval payment (State of South Carolina) indented certificate, dated September 1, 1783, payable to John M. Cambridge. This note, originally for 24 pounds with annual interest of one pound/14 shillings, was purchased by Cambridge from a note due to William Horts (sic) for wages as a “patteroon” (seaman) on a boat. The note is signed by W. Parker and Edward Blake, Commissioners of the Treasury. The verso shows subsequent assignments: first to Isaac Da Costa (signed by John M. Cambridge, witnessed by Mathis), then to Joseph da Costa (1759-1809) to Alexander Gillon (6/28/1784). Interest receipts for 1785, 1786, and 1787, signed by Alexander Gillon, are also included. The document measures 7.5 x 15 inches.

Associated People/Businesses

• Cambridge, John M.

Geography

• South Carolina

Subjects

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 14