Archives International Auctions Sale 70 September 22, 2021 U.S., Chinese. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 70 76 September 22, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 408 408 State of Connecticut, 1780-82TreasuryOffice “Continental Army” Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1780-82. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments for service in the Continental Army, £8-7/- 3p; £12-3/- 1 3/4p; £13-17/- 6 1/2p, signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border and hole cancelled at center. Extensive writing on back of all three pieces. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. Fine-VF condition for their age. (3) ��� Est. $250-375 409 409 State of Connecticut, 1780-82 Treasury Office “Continental Army” Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1780-82. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments for service in the Continental Army, Issued for £12-10/- 9p; £14-7/- 2 1/2p; £6-10/- 3 1/2p, includes on with low Serial Number 351, all signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border and hole cancelled at center, black handwriting on back. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. Fine condition for their age, some toning and fragile fold lines. (3) ���������� Est. $270-425 410 410 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Trio Signed by Jedidiah Huntington, Revolutionary War General and by Fenn Wadsworth Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C tax receipts and issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for 12 Shillings; 25 Shillings; and £6, Black text with black handwriting, all three are signed by Committee members, Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington (4 August 1743 – 25 September 1818), was an American general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he served in numerous civilian posts; Fenn Wadsworth, 2 are signed by William Moseley, and one by another. 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, like these, was only a temporary solution. 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. Wadsworth stayed in Connecticut’s government, as shown by his membership to the Pay-Table Committee. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. Very interesting trio, Fine condition with some toning. (3) �������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 411 411 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Trio Signed by Jedidiah Huntington, Revolutionary War General and by Fenn Wadsworth Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments owed to Ralph Pomeroy, Esq. and issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for £1; £2; and £5, Black text with black handwriting, all three are signed by Committee members Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington (4 August 1743 – 25 September 1818), was an American general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he served in numerous civilian posts; Fenn Wadsworth, 1 signed by WilliamMoseley, and one Eleazor Wales. 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. 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. Wadsworth stayed in Connecticut’s government, as shown by his membership to the Pay-Table Committee. Fine-VF condition, fantastic Revolutionary-era group. (3) Est. $250-375