Archives International Auctions Auction 71 November 23, 2021 U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Security Printing Ephemera, and Historic Financial Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 71 60 November 23, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 322 322 RevolutionaryWar Connecticut, 1778 Promissory Note Signed byOliverWolcott and FennWadsworth Hartford, Connecticut. September 7th, 1778. Promissory note to pay Charles Kellogg, Esq. the sum of 284 Pounds, 1 Shilling, and 5 Pence “and charge the State,” signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth, with Oliver Wolcott Jr.’s signature across, and issued to John Lawrence, Esq., Treasurer of Connecticut at bottom left. 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. In 1796, he was George and Martha Washington’s intermediary in getting the Collector of Customs for Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Joseph Whipple, to capture and send an escaped slave, Oney (sometimes Ona) Judge, back to Mount Vernon. He was ultimately unsuccessful. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. 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. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help to finance the Revolutionary War. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. Fine condition for its age, and a fascinating document with signatures from important early Connecticut figures. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 323 323 Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1779 Promissory Note Issued to Simeon Allyn, Signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. Hartford, Connecticut. January 13th, 1779. Promissory note to pay Simeon Allyn the sum of 12 Pounds and 19 Shillings “and charge the State,” signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth and John Chenward, and with Oliver Wolcott Jr.’s distinctive signature across. Issued to Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence at bottom left. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help finance the Revolutionary War. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. Simeon Allyn (27 May 1745 - 6 Sep 1781) served in the militia during the Revolutionary War. He was at the Battle of Groton Heights, serving under Colonel William Ledyard, and was killed in the defense of Fort Griswold by British troops led by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. His name, along with his cousin Samuel Allyn, appears on a memorial plaque to the defenders of Fort Griswold on the site of the battle today. 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. 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. In 1796, he was George and Martha Washington’s intermediary in getting the Collector of Customs for Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Joseph Whipple, to capture and send an escaped slave, Oney (sometimes Ona) Judge, back to Mount Vernon. He was ultimately unsuccessful. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. Fine condition for its age with some toning and signs of wear along fold lines. Fascinating piece of history related to important early Connecticut figures, as well as a soldier who died in service of the Revolution. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-800