American lottery tickets collection, 1761-1826.

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American lottery tickets collection, 1761-1826.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/74214136

Consists of forty-five American lottery tickets from nine different states, sold to finance various projects during the 18th and 19th centuries.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8114769

Princeton University Library

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