July 19, 1837. J. McArthur, Pay Four Shillings or Fifty Cents, Fosterville, New York. Hard Times Era Scrip Note. PMG Very Fine 20.No. 73. This rare 1837 era note is strictly a circulating scrip and has no satirical references upon it. Its style is similar to the E.D. Hudson notes in this collection, and they were all printed at Oliphant & Skinner. Prs. Auburn. The note was also payable for Four Shillings like the Hudson notes. A bright example for the grade with its signature pen cancelled across. Very collectible with this genre.The Hugh Shull Collection of Hard Times Era & Historical Notes.
