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To: JoeProBono

Do you know when that was printed?

In the 1780s 10 guineas was a LOT of money. Over $50. More than half a year’s per capita income.


6 posted on 04/07/2013 4:17:39 AM PDT by Sherman Logan
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To: Sherman Logan

Recruiting Poster, circa 1800, Fourth Regiment of Foot.
Ten Guineas Bounty and a crown to drink his Majesty’s Health. Wanted to complete a company in His Majesty’s Fourth or King’s Own Regiment of Infantry

http://www.kingsownmuseum.plus.com/recruitingposters01.htm


13 posted on 04/07/2013 6:48:13 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas exercitus gerit ;-{)
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