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Early Paper Money of America / Georgia / 1760 May 1

£1,100 sterling in indented engraved certificates authorized by the April 24, 1760 Act for fortifications to protect Savannah and Augusta against Cherokee and Creek Indian attacks. One-fifth of the issue was redeemable on Oct. 1 of each year beginning in 1761. Signers were James Deveaux, John Graham, Noble Jones, William Knox, and William Russell.

£1 Blockhouses in the fortifications [1,200 were emitted]

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