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 85 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 512 512 State of Connecticut, 1785 Treasury Office Note for Loan Hartford, Connecticut. June 15th, 1785. Issued Treasury Office Note for 19 Pounds “lawful money” from Jacob Lockwood of Stamford, Connecticut. The sum was to be paid back on or before 1788 with interest at 6% per annum. Black text with black handwriting, S/N 899, and signed by John Lawrence as Connecticut Treasurer. 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. VF condition. �� Est. $100-180 513 513 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Pair Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. One receipt is issued for £6 and signed by William Moseley and Eleazer Wales; and the 20 Shillings receipt is signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley. Both are also signed by Pay- Table member Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington over printed text. Black text with black handwriting on front and 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. Jedediah 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 (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, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. 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, Interesting pair from early United States history. (2) �� Est. $200-350 514 514 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Trio Signed by Fenn Wadsworth Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for 17 Pounds and 6 Shillings; 25 Pounds; and 21 Pounds, 10 Shillings, and 6 Pence. Black text with black handwriting, all three are signed by Committee members Fenn Wadsworth and Eleazer Wales, with Jedediah Huntington’s signature across. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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. He was involved in Connecticut’s early governance, shown by his membership to the Committee of Four in this document. 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. All are in Fine-VF condition with some toning. (3) �� Est. $230-400 515 515 State of Connecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1781-82Tax Pair Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781-82. 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for £8 and £4, respectively. Both are signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley, and Jedediah Huntington. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the RevolutionaryWar. 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. 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 (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. �� Est. $200-350