Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 65 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 336 336 Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1778 Handwritten Promissory Note Connecticut. May 19th, 1778. Handwritten Promissory Note for 5 Pounds, to be paid to Elijah Cowles. Black handwriting, signed by John Chenward as Committee member and by John Lawrence as Treasurer of Connecticut. Fine condition with an interesting “G.R.” watermark at top center. This watermark refers to King George III (George Rex), who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland at the time of this note. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help to finance the Revolutionary War. John Chenward (1733-1805) was a Captain in the army and his signature appears on many documents from this period. 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. $300-600 337 337 Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1778 Handwritten Promissory Note for Riding Post for New England States Hartford, Connecticut, 1778. Fantastic piece of history, a handwritten promissory note to pay Jonathan Strong the sum of 350 Pounds for his “riding Post to Providence…on the account of the New England States,” Black text, Signed by Committee Pay-Table member Benjamin Payne, with Jedediah Huntington’s signature over top. Also signed by John Lawrence as Connecticut Treasurer. Fine-VF condition. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. 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. 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. Post riders, such as Jonathan Strong, delivered correspondences using a network of around 2,000 miles of post roads. These post-riders were allowed the exclusive privilege of carrying letters, papers and packages on their respective routes, and any person who infringed upon their rights was subject to a fine. The post riders had to make good time, specified clearly, and milestones came into their own to measure progress. Their services were integral for life in the American Colonies as well as during the American Revolution. Rare and fascinating piece of history related to the operation of early American states. ���������������������� Est. $300-500 338 338 RevolutionaryWar Connecticut, 1778 Promissory Note Issued for Clothing Connecticut, 1778. Handwritten promissory note issued to the Lebanon Committee “for Clothing,” for the sum of 304 Pounds and 5 Shillings of lawful money, signed by Pay-Table members John Chenward and Fenn Wadsworth, with Jedediah Huntington’s signature across. Also signed by Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence at bottom left corner. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help finance the RevolutionaryWar. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table, which was also known as the Committee of Four, during the Revolutionary War. 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. John Chenward (1733-1805) was a Captain in the army and his signature appears on many documents from this period. 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. 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. Much of Lebanon’s integral role in the Revolutionary War can be attributed to patriot and Governor of Connecticut, John Trumbull. Jonathan Trumbull was the only British colonial governor to side with the rebel forces during the Revolution. Trumbull served as one of George Washington’s chief quartermasters, convening a Council of Safety to manage the affairs of the Continental Army. The council met over 1,100 times, mostly in Trumbull’s own house on the Lebanon Green. VF condition and a fascinating piece of history related to the Revolutionary War. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-280