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 72 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 356 356 State of Connecticut, 1785-86 Treasury Office Note Pair Signed by John Lawrence Hartford, Connecticut...., 1785 and 1786. Pair of I/C Treasury Receipts for loans, one for 74 Pounds, 1 Shilling and 9 Pence and the other for 10 Pounds. Both were to be paid with 6% interest, payable in Gold or Silver. Signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border, black handwriting on back, and hole cancelled. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War 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. Rare loan document pair. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 357 357 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1789-90 Issued Payment Trio Connecticut, 1789-90. 3 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All are issued for 10 Shillings, have black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, and are signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Ralph Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Fine condition with toning, particularly in one piece. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3) ��������������� Est. $180-280 358 358 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1789-91 Issued Payment Trio Connecticut, 1789-91. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money from “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All are issued for 5 Shillings and have black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, and are signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. Ralph Pomeroy (1737- 1819) was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine condition with toning and damage along margins. One piece has a small stain near top center. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 359 359 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790-91 Issued Payment Quartet Hartford, Connecticut, 1790-91. Lot of 4 pieces, all are I/C “Lawful Money, out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All were issued for 10 Shillings, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (4) ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 360 360 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1791 Issued Payment Connecticut, 1791. I/C Payment of 5 Pounds, 6 Shillings, and 3 Pence of lawful money “out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” Back text with black border, hole cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Ralph Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. VF condition for its age, pair of ink stains on back. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280