1798 Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket Signed Daniel Carroll Duddington DC
1798 Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket Signed Daniel Carroll Duddington DC
Founding Era Washington D.C. Canal Project | Early American Lottery Ticket
Description
Rare original Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket issued during the formative years of the nation's capital. Printed ticket for Lottery No. 1 established to raise funds "for cutting the Canal through the City of Washington, to the Eastern Branch Harbour."
Signed by Daniel Carroll of Duddington, one of the principal landowners of the Federal City and member of the influential Carroll family associated with the founding of Washington, D.C.
These scarce tickets represent one of the earliest efforts to finance public improvements in the new capital and are directly connected to the historic Washington City Canal project.
Details:
Original late-18th-century Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket
Signed by Daniel Carroll of Duddington
Washington City, District of Columbia
Decorative border design
Strong legibility and eye appeal
Condition: Original antique condition with expected age toning and handling wear. Please review photographs carefully.
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1798 Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket Signed Daniel Carroll Duddington DC
Founding Era Washington D.C. Canal Project | Early American Lottery Ticket
Description
Rare original Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket issued during the formative years of the nation's capital. Printed ticket for Lottery No. 1 established to raise funds "for cutting the Canal through the City of Washington, to the Eastern Branch Harbour."
Signed by Daniel Carroll of Duddington, one of the principal landowners of the Federal City and member of the influential Carroll family associated with the founding of Washington, D.C.
These scarce tickets represent one of the earliest efforts to finance public improvements in the new capital and are directly connected to the historic Washington City Canal project.
Details:
Original late-18th-century Washington City Canal Lottery Ticket
Signed by Daniel Carroll of Duddington
Washington City, District of Columbia
Decorative border design
Strong legibility and eye appeal
Condition: Original antique condition with expected age toning and handling wear. Please review photographs carefully.
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