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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 70 78 September 22, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 416 416 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1789-91 Issued Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1789-91. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and 1 Pound, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. Ralph Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3) �� Est. $120-200 417 417 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1789-91 Issued Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1789-91. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and 1 Pound, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. Ralph Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3) �� Est. $120-200 418 418 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790-91 Issued Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1790-91. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and 1 Pound, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. Ralph Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3) �� Est. $120-200 New York 419 419 Handwritten Letter from William S. Smith to Elias B. Dayton, 1800 New York. 1800. Handwritten note addressed to Elias B. Dayton, Esq. and written by William S. Smith, discussing news to be delivered to Lieutenant Colonel Ogden regarding a fire that took place in the 11th Regiment. Signed by William Smith at bottom right. William Stephens Smith (November 8, 1755 - June 10, 1816) was a United States Representative fromNew York. He married Abigail “Nabby” Adams, the daughter of President John Adams, and so was a brother-in-law of President John Quincy Adams and an uncle of Charles Francis Adams Sr. Rare pair which mentions significant figures in early American history. Elias Bayley Dayton (1764-1846) was the son of Elias Dayton, a New Jersey merchant and soldier who served as captain and colonel of the local militia and in 1783 rose to become a brigadier general during the American Revolutionary War. Afterward, he became the Mayor of Elizabethtown, New Jersey as well as served in the New Jersey General Assembly. His brother, Jonathan Dayton was the youngest signatory of the U.S. Constitution. Fascinating piece of history related to early American figures. �� Est. $200-400 EPHEMERA - REVOLUTIONARY WAR NOTABLE AUTOGRAPHS 420 420 Pair of Documents fromWilliam S. Smith, 1802-1811. New York. Lot of 2 pieces: 1811 partially filled-out note from William Smith, regarding a memorial, issued to Peyton Drew, Clerk of the General Court; and an 1802 handwritten note from William Smith regarding $1.75 payment owed to Samuel of the Sweet Springs District Court. Both are in VF condition for their age. William Stephens Smith (November 8, 1755 - June 10, 1816) was a United States Representative from New York. He married Abigail “Nabby” Adams, the daughter of President John Adams, and so was a brother- in-law of President John Quincy Adams and an uncle of Charles Francis Adams Senior. Rare pair of early United States documents. (2) �� Est. $100-200