Missouri Defense Bond

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The image depicts a historical financial document from the State of Missouri, identified as certificate number 1699, indicating that a certain A. M. Beauchamp is owed ninety-three dollars for supplies furnished, with the payment contingent upon reimbursement from the United States Government. The certificate is elaborately designed, featuring intricate borders, artistic text, and the Missouri state seal, which includes two bears beside a coat of arms. A detailed illustration of a woman with a staff and shield is on the left, and the document is signed by the Governor of Missouri along with other officials in Jefferson City, dated October 19th, 1871.

Name/Title

Missouri Defense Bond

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.425.11644

Scope and Content

Missouri Defense Bond $93.00 No. 1699. It is hereby certified that the State of Missouri is indebted to H. M Beauchamp for supplies furnished. This certificate is not payable by the State until after the claim of H. M Beauchamp has been presented to the United States Government and the amount allowed and paid to the State and then only for the actual amount received from the United States Government. October 19, 1874.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bond

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Order, Pay

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Money, Bond, Missouri Defense Bond

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 17, 2010

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

H. M. Beauchamp