Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 35 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 185 185 CT. Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1779 High Denomination Promissory Note. Hartford, Connecticut, July 8, 1779. 1000 Pounds Promissory Note to help finance the Revolutionary War payable in Connecticut Bills, Note is signed by Fenn Wadsworth, Olive Wolcott Jr., and John Lawrence. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table which was also known as the Committee of Four during the Revolutionary 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789, spanning the crucial period of colonial rule, through the American revolution, and into the early years of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. VF to XF condition. Interesting certificate of Revolutionary Connecticut history with signatures from leading figures of the time. .......................................................................... Est. $150-250 186 186 CT. Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1779 Promissory Note. Hartford, Connecticut, February 23, 1779. 2 Pounds, 3 Shillings Promissory Note to help finance the Revolutionary War payable in Connecticut Bills, Note is signed by John Chenward, Olive Wolcott Jr., and John Lawrence. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table which was also known as the Committee of Four during the Revolutionary War. John Chenward (1733-1805) was a Captain in the army. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789, spanning the crucial period of colonial rule, through the American revolution, and into the early years of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. VF to XF condition. Interesting certificate of Revolutionary Connecticut history with signatures from leading figures of the time. ................................................... Est. $90-140 187 187 CT. Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1779 Promissory Note. Hartford, Connecticut, March 23, 1779. 8 Pounds 7 Shillings 9 Pence Promissory Note to help finance the Revolutionary War payable in Connecticut Bills, Note is signed by Fenn Wadsworth, John Chenward, Olive Wolcott Jr., and John Lawrence. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table which was also known as the Committee of Four during the Revolutionary 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. John Chenward (1733-1805) was a Captain in the army. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789, spanning the crucial period of colonial rule, through the American revolution, and into the early years of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. VF to XF condition. Interesting certificate of Revolutionary Connecticut history with signatures from leading figures of the time. .................................................................................................................. Est. $90-140 188 188 CT. Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1780 Promissory Note. Hartford, Connecticut, July 4, 1780. 3 Pounds 6 Shillings Promissory Note to help finance the Revolutionary War payable in Connecticut Bills, Note is signed by Fenn Wadsworth, Samuel Lyman, Olive Wolcott Jr., and John Lawrence. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table which was also known as the Committee of Four during the Revolutionary 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789, spanning the crucial period of colonial rule, through the American revolution, and into the early years of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. VF to XF condition. Interesting certificate of Revolutionary Connecticut history with signatures from leading figures of the time. ............................................................................ Est. $90-140