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"Philadelphia. In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775."

Philadelphia. In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775.

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    This November 1775 newspaper article from the New-England Chronicle: or, The Essex Gazette announces the printing of $3 million in paper notes to help pay mounting military expenses. It also outlines how much each colony must invest in the bills in the form of tax revenue.