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MA. State of Massachusetts-Bay, 1777 Revolutionary War Loan Certificate.

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MA. State of Massachusetts-Bay, 1777 Revolutionary War Loan Certificate.
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Massachusetts-Bay, July 12, 1777. Loan certificate for £35.17s issued to Elizabeth Edwards for the use and service of the State of Massachusetts-Bay, promising repayment with interest at six percent per annum, due March 1, 1781. Printed in black on laid paper with ornate floral border and Massachusetts state seal at upper left, showing an American Indian with bow and arrow encircled by the motto Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (“By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty”). Bold manuscript entries fill in the recipient, amount, and date; signed at bottom by Treasurer Henry Gardner, with additional committee signatures including I. Scollay, Ezekiel Price, and P. Boyer. The reverse bears docketing notations regarding consolidation in December 1781, referencing Elizabeth Edwards again. This historic Revolutionary War fiscal document represents Massachusetts’ efforts to finance the war against Great Britain through public loans, directly connecting to the financing of the Revolution. Condition is good with folds, minor edge wear, and some staining, but overall well-preserved with strong manuscript and printed elements.