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Paper money in America.

To defray the expenses of De Nonville's expedition, a paper currency, similar to the Continental bills of credit, was issued by the government of Canada in 1684, which was called “card money.” It was redeemable in bills on France. Levies for the French and Indian War were raised in Virginia, and in 1755 the Virginia Assembly, having

Paoli monument.

voted £20,000 towards their support, authorized the issue of treasury notes—the first paper money of that province. See currency.

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