Object Details
Owned by
Crippen Archer, American, 1752 - 1836
Signed by
Crippen Archer, American, 1752 - 1836
John Lawrence, American, 1719 - 1802
Issued by
State of Connecticut, American, founded 1778
Description
Revolutionary War service payment slip owned by Crippen Archer. The payment slip is printed on off-white paper with black ink. The slip has brown, handwritten text in the spaces provided for a soldier’s name and the sum of payment. The handwritten text reads “Crippen Archer” and “Three Pounds Seven Shillings, Two pence.” The bottom of the slip is signed by J. Lawrence. Additional handwritten text is on the back of the slip including an “x” mark made by Crippen Archer in place of a signature. The document has a round hole in the left side.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
June 1, 1782
Object number
2014.251.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
receipts
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 × 6 in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)
Place made
Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Finance
Free communities of color
Military
Slavery
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.251.1