Record #:

14854

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

There were many interesting features in connection with the issuance of paper money during the early history of North Carolina. The first bills were issued in 1712, and taxes collected were used to build forts and applied to public debt. The bills were printed on ordinary paper and were signed by Generals, Governors, Attorney Generals.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 50, May 1945, p7, 18

Subject(s):

Money--History