When was it published?

June 1, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News June 1, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

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Counterfeit Dollars, John Jubeart, Gaol Commitment, Staten Island, Blacksmith

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

John Jubeart, a blacksmith born on Staten Island, was committed to gaol on Wednesday last for passing 10 counterfeit dollars, detailed as struck with a die, milled edges, dirty white with yellow tinge, slightly lighter than genuine, with specific flaws in impression and milling.

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Wednesday last was committed to our gaol, for passing counterfeit dollars, a certain John Jubeart, born on Staten-Island, a blacksmith by trade. The quantity found upon him was 10 in number, 9 of which are dated 1763, and one 1761: They are struck with a die, the edges milled, and appear of a dirty white colour, tinged with yellow ; they are very little lighter than the true ones, the impression not so high or broad, the two globes between the pillars appear sunk, and the edge of an unequal thickness, the milling of which in one place is not joined: They ring well, and are supposed to be a compound of copper and tin, lightly silvered over, which may be easily scraped off.

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Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Counterfeit Dollars John Jubeart Gaol Commitment Staten Island Blacksmith

What entities or persons were involved?

John Jubeart

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Wednesday Last

Key Persons

John Jubeart

Outcome

committed to gaol

Event Details

John Jubeart, born on Staten-Island, a blacksmith by trade, was committed to gaol for passing counterfeit dollars. The quantity found upon him was 10 in number, 9 dated 1763 and one 1761. They are struck with a die, edges milled, dirty white colour tinged with yellow, very little lighter than true ones, impression not so high or broad, two globes between pillars sunk, edge of unequal thickness with milling not joined in one place. They ring well and are supposed to be a compound of copper and tin, lightly silvered over, which may be easily scraped off.