Archives International Auctions Auction 72 December 7, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Colonial Fiscal Documents, and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 72 84 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 507 507 State of Connecticut, 1781 Treasury Office Note for Loan Payable in Spanish Milled Dollars and One of the First Documents to Mention the “United States”. Hartford, Connecticut. February 1st, 1781. Issued Treasury Office Note for 40 Pounds, 16 Shillings and 6 Pence “Lawful money” Issued to a woman named Sarah. Black text and handwriting, POC at center, S/N 1426, CT-20. Signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer, Interest paid endorsements on back. The loan was “payable in gold or silver coins...after cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and these United States.” 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. 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. Fine condition with some staining and toning. Rare loan document and one of the first ones issued mentioning the “United States.” �������������������������������������������� Est. $260-375 508 508 State of Connecticut, 1782 Treasury Office “Continental Army” Payment Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. I/C Payment for 12 Pounds, 6 Shillings and 11 1/2 Pence, for service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, signed by John Lawrence as the Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border, hole cancelled at center, with 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, 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. �������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 509 509 State of Connecticut, 1782 Treasury Office “Continental Army” Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments for service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of the Connecticut at bottom. All have black text with black border, hole cancelled at center, with handwriting over text and black handwriting on back of all three payments. 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. All three are in Fine condition with some signs of wear, still in great condition for their age. (3) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $220-375 510 510 State of Connecticut, 1782 Treasury Office “Continental Army” Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments for service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of the Connecticut at bottom. All have black text with black border, hole cancelled at center with red handwriting, and 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. One is in Fine condition with splitting along margins, while two are in Fine-VF condition. (3) �������������������������� Est. $220-375 511 511 State of Connecticut, 1782 Treasury Office Note for Loan Pair Payable in Spanish Milled Dollars andOne of the First Documents to Mention the “United States”. Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Pair of I/C Receipts for loans, both for 25 Pounds, which were to be paid with interest “after the Expiration of the present War, or a Cessation of Hostilities between Great Britain and these United States.” Signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border, black handwriting on back, and hole cancelled at center. 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. 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. Rare loan document and one of the first ones issued mentioning the “United States.” Both are in VF condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-650