Francis Hopkinson to the American Commissioner or Commissioners
als: American Philosophical Society
Philada. Novr. 19th. 1779
Gentlemen,

Since my last of Sept 8th the following Setts of Exchange have issued from my Office Vizt.

To the State of Connecticut
Doll
25 Setts12Doll. No.1655–1679=300
50181658–1707=900
50241658–1707=1200
100301773–1872=3000
100361943–2042=3600
10300582–591=3000
12,000
To the State of Rhode Island
Doll
50 Setts24Doll No.1708–1757=1200
50301873–1922=1500
50362043–2167=1800
4500
To the State of New York
Doll
25 Setts12Doll No.1680–1704=300
25181708–1732=450
75241758–1832=1800
78301923–2000=2340
75362093–2167=2700
10300592–601=3000
5600280–284=3000
13,590

We have Reason to believe that the Continental Loan Office Bills Each have been counterfeited at New York. If any such should get to your Hands I hope you will be able to detect the Fraud by the Checks with which you are furnished. I have not yet seen any of those Counterfeits. As soon as it shall be in my Power I will give you an accurate Account of the Difference between the true & false Bills—

I have the Honour to be Your very hble serv

Fras Hopkinson Treas. of Loans

(No. 13) (Quadruplicate)
Addressed: (On public service) / To The Honourable / The Commissioner or Commissioners / of the United States of America / at / Paris / To be sunk if in Danger of falling into the Hands of the Enemy / (Quadruplicate)