Archives International Auctions Auction 103 June 11, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 103 48 June 11, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 227 227 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Pair. Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, Both have signatures from early Connecticut figure Fenn Wadsworth and one signed by Eleazer Wales and other by William Mosely. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. He fought in many battles during that time, but his failing health forced him to leave active service. Eleazer Wales was graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, especially those which balked at levying taxes. In order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. Issuing notes such as these was only a temporary solution. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 228 228 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Warrant Pair Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, One issued to Jedediah Olcott for 20 Pounds; the other to Thomas Newcomb for 2 Pounds 9 Shillings and 4 Pence. Both are signed by early Connecticut figures such as Oliver Wolcott Jr., Fenn Wadsworth, and William Moseley. Oliver Wolcott Jr. (1760-1833) was the second United States Secretary of the Treasury, a judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Second Circuit, and the 24th Governor of Connecticut. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. He was also the Director of the Hartford National Bank from 1797 to 1815. VF condition. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (2) ��������� Est. $90-160 229 229 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Warrant Pair Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, One issued to the Hartford Committee of Supplies for 3 Pounds; the other to the Watertown Select Men for 31 Pounds 16 Shillings. Both are signed by early Connecticut leaders such as William Moseley, Eleazer Wales, and Jedediah Huntington. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. He was also the Director of the Hartford National Bank from 1797 to 1815. Jedediah Huntington (1743-1818), was an American general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he served in numerous civilian posts. Interesting pair of post-Revolutionary military and financial history. VF condition. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (2) ������������������������������������ Est. $90-160 230 230 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Trio. Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, All are signed by Eleazer Wales and Fenn Wadsworth. Wales who was a graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. He fought in many battles during that time, but his failing health forced him to leave active service. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, especially those which balked at levying taxes. In order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. Issuing notes such as these was only a temporary solution. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-200