Revolutionary War service payment slip owned by Crippen Archer

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

June 1, 1782

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

See more items in: 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

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Finance; Free communities of color; Military; Slavery; U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783

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