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 62 November 23, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 329 329 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Lot of 2 Signed by FennWadsworth andWilliamMoseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for £5; and for 15 Shillings, Black text with black handwriting, both signed by Committee members William Moseley and Fenn Wadsworth on the face and Pomeroy on the back. 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. 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. Fine condition for their age, very interesting pair. (2) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 330 330 Revolutionary War Discharge Document and Final Payment Lot of 2 Pieces, ca.1783 Connecticut. Lot of 2 pieces: Groton, CT, July 1783 handwritten discharge certificate, certifying that Diarea Elderkin has “Served the United States of America as a faithful soldier in the Continental Line in the Connecticut Army, for the term of three years and was honorably discharged from said Service,” signed by WilliamAvery, Justice of Peace; Second piece is a receipt from the Pay-Table Committee, securing the payment of 10 Pounds, 11 Shillings, and 8 Pence, being the balance owed to Diarea Elderkin, “as stated by the Committees of the State of the Army.” Diarea Elderkin’s name appears on a list of members of the 19th Regiment of the Connecticut Militia, which was captained by Nathan Hale prior to his capture and hanging by the British. William Avery (25 Nov 1724 - 4 May 1787) was born in the prominent Avery family of Groton, Connecticut, and went on to serve as Groton’s town clerk and treasurer. During the American Revolution, Avery served on several war committees. In 1779, he represented Groton at a general convention in Hartford, and then served on a committee to secure bounties for Revolutionary soldiers by selling Groton “public lands.” Both pieces are in Fine-VF condition with slight toning. Fascinating pair of documents related to the discharge of a veteran of the Revolutionary War. (2) ��� Est. $250-375