State of New-York Medical Science Lottery. [1815 New York lottery ticket]
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The text states that this was the “First Lottery for the PROMOTION OF MEDICAL SCIENCE.” Signed by Charles D. Cooper, the scheme of prizes printed on verso, and docketed by lottery sales agents S. & M. Allen of New York, Albany and Hudson, New York. The agents note that this ticket won $20.00; it is marked “Paid.”
Description: State of New-York Medical Science Lottery. [1815 New York lottery ticket]
[New York, March 1815]. 2 x 6¼ inches. Near fine.
[3731793]Price: $75.00
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