{"product_id":"1780-revolutionary-war-pennsylvania-horse-certificate-bucks-county-john-thompson-wagon-master-continental-army-john-tomlinson","title":"1780 Revolutionary War Pennsylvania Horse Certificate – Bucks County – John Thompson Wagon Master – Continental Army – John Tomlinson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original Revolutionary War Pennsylvania horse certificate issued on \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 12, 1780\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting the acquisition of a horse for the use of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis partially printed document certifies that \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Tomlinson of Warwick Township, Bucks County\u003c\/strong\u003e, furnished the State of Pennsylvania with \u003cstrong\u003eone brown mare, fourteen and one-half hands high, three years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, for military service. The horse was officially appraised by two freeholders at \u003cstrong\u003eSeventy Pounds State Money\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an interest-bearing obligation of the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wagon Master of Bucks County, the certificate bears extensive contemporary endorsements on both sides, including an assignment dated \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1, 1780\u003c\/strong\u003e, and later redemption notations recording payment by \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Morgan Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e Interest calculations remain across the upper margin, providing an exceptional record of the certificate's financial life after issuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese horse certificates are among the most evocative surviving financial documents of the Revolutionary War, directly illustrating the Continental Army's dependence upon civilian property to sustain military operations. Each certificate records a specific horse supplied for the war effort, making every surviving example unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Revolutionary War document\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucks County, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugust 12, 1780\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate No. 87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by John Thompson, Wagon Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssued to John Tomlinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse described in full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary endorsements on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterest and redemption calculations present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 7¾ × 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood overall condition with expected folds, edge wear, and light toning consistent with Revolutionary War-era paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding museum-quality survivor documenting Pennsylvania's logistical support of George Washington's Continental Army during one of the most critical years of the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 August 1780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bucks County, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wagon Master (W.M.), Bucks County\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate reads in part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I do hereby certify that \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Tomlinson\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Township of \u003cstrong\u003eWarwicktown\u003c\/strong\u003e has furnished this State, for the Use of the United States, with \u003cstrong\u003eone brown mare, fourteen and a half hands high, three years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been appraised... at the sum of \u003cstrong\u003eSeventy Pounds State Money\u003c\/strong\u003e...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike ordinary receipts, these were \u003cstrong\u003einterest-bearing government obligations\u003c\/strong\u003e issued when Pennsylvania requisitioned horses desperately needed by George Washington's Continental Army during the difficult campaigns of 1780. These certificates could later be redeemed with accumulated interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript endorsements show the certificate was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssigned on \u003cstrong\u003e1 September 1780\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater redeemed by \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Morgan Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, who handled payment of many Pennsylvania Revolutionary War certificates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterest calculations are recorded across the top:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipal £70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterest £3.6.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal £73.6.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis redemption pattern matches many surviving examples recorded in Pennsylvania financial records. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese certificates represent one of the most tangible surviving financial documents from the Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of confiscating horses outright, Pennsylvania issued negotiable certificates that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edocumented the horse supplied,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edescribed the animal,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estated its appraised value,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccrued interest,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecould be assigned to another owner,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand were later redeemed by the Commonwealth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach surviving certificate is unique because every horse description differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood survivor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with both front and reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal manuscript endorsements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpected fold lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge losses not affecting text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent legibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive decorative printed border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606496243994,"sku":null,"price":1710.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_1941.jpg?v=1785325691","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/1780-revolutionary-war-pennsylvania-horse-certificate-bucks-county-john-thompson-wagon-master-continental-army-john-tomlinson","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}