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Michael Hillegas Funded The American Revolution & The First Treasurer of the Continental Congress in 1777
MICHAEL HILLEGAS, Wealthy Businessman Who Helped to Fund the American Revolution, First Treasurer of the Continental Congress.
March 17, 1802, Autograph Document being a sworn statement and officially Signed, "M. Hillegas" in brown ink on watermarked, laid paper as witness, Philadelphia, PA, measuring 10.25" x 8.25", Very Fine. This document legalizes the debt owed to a Dr. Sebastian Kunckler from the estate of the late George Roberts in the amount of One Pound, Six Shillings and Three Pence. The page has some minor damp-staining and normal aging, mostly around the edges, but overall it is in excellent condition with the written text still bold. This is a very scarce, Signed Michael Hillegas document. Ex: EAHA December 11, 2004, Lot 82, where it sold for $552.
Hillegas inherited his father's business, and later made a fortune in sugar refining and iron manufacturing. In June of 1775, he was appointed by the Second Continental Congress as Treasurer of the United Colonies, a position he shared with another patriot, George Clymer, until 1777, when Hillegas became the sole treasurer. He aided the American Revolution with much of his own money during the war, lending funds to the nearly bankrupt central government. Hillegas was the first Treasurer of the United States. In 1774 he became treasurer of the Committee of Safety under Benjamin Franklin. From July 29, 1775 to September 11, 1789, Hillegas was the treasurer of the Continental Congress, an office he shared with another patriot, George Clymer. Because Clymer was holding this office when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Clymer's signature appears on the document. George Clymer resigned in 1777, citing ill health. Michael Hillegas was first called Treasurer of the United States on May 14, 1777. Hillegas continued as sole Treasurer of the United States and held that position throughout the remainder of the conflict of the American Revolution, using much of his own fortune to support the cause. He also served briefly as quartermaster to the army and served on occasional commissions.
Michael Hillegas Funded The American Revolution & The First Treasurer of the Continental Congress in 1777
MICHAEL HILLEGAS, Wealthy Businessman Who Helped to Fund the American Revolution, First Treasurer of the Continental Congress.
March 17, 1802, Autograph Document being a sworn statement and officially Signed, "M. Hillegas" in brown ink on watermarked, laid paper as witness, Philadelphia, PA, measuring 10.25" x 8.25", Very Fine. This document legalizes the debt owed to a Dr. Sebastian Kunckler from the estate of the late George Roberts in the amount of One Pound, Six Shillings and Three Pence. The page has some minor damp-staining and normal aging, mostly around the edges, but overall it is in excellent condition with the written text still bold. This is a very scarce, Signed Michael Hillegas document. Ex: EAHA December 11, 2004, Lot 82, where it sold for $552.
Hillegas inherited his father's business, and later made a fortune in sugar refining and iron manufacturing. In June of 1775, he was appointed by the Second Continental Congress as Treasurer of the United Colonies, a position he shared with another patriot, George Clymer, until 1777, when Hillegas became the sole treasurer. He aided the American Revolution with much of his own money during the war, lending funds to the nearly bankrupt central government. Hillegas was the first Treasurer of the United States. In 1774 he became treasurer of the Committee of Safety under Benjamin Franklin. From July 29, 1775 to September 11, 1789, Hillegas was the treasurer of the Continental Congress, an office he shared with another patriot, George Clymer. Because Clymer was holding this office when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Clymer's signature appears on the document. George Clymer resigned in 1777, citing ill health. Michael Hillegas was first called Treasurer of the United States on May 14, 1777. Hillegas continued as sole Treasurer of the United States and held that position throughout the remainder of the conflict of the American Revolution, using much of his own fortune to support the cause. He also served briefly as quartermaster to the army and served on occasional commissions.
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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
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