Virginia to wit [microform] : Thomas Lee, Esq., president of His Majesty's Council and commander in chief of the colony and dominion of Virginia : to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : whereas Low Jackson of the county of Nansemond, silversmith ... is charged upon oath with coining, counterfeiting, and uttering many base double double-loons and is fled from justice in company with his two brothers, John Jackson ... and James Jackson : and whereas Edward Rumney ... much addicted to playing at billiards and gaming, is also charged upon oath with aiding and assisting the said Low Jackson in the said treason ... : these are therefore, in His Majesty's name, to command and require all sheriffs, constables, and other His Majesty's liege people within this colony to make diligent search and pursuit, by way of hue and cry within their several bailiwicks and precincts, after the said Low Jackson, John Jackson, James Jackson, and Edward Rumney ... : hereby promising a reward of fifty pounds for apprehending the said Low Jackson, twenty pounds for the said John Jackson, twenty pounds for the said James Jackson, and twenty pounds for the said Edward Rumney.
Virginia.Council of State.President.
[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by William Hunter?,
1750]
Signed: "Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony at Williamsburg, this fifteenth day of August, 1750 ... Thomas Lee, P."
Sabin 99989
Microfiche.
Jackson, Low
Counterfeits and counterfeiting