Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 87 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 465 465 Revolutionary War Promissory Note, 1779 Payment Warrant Signed by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. and by James Church and Fenn Wadsworth Hartford, Connecticut, 1779. Rare high denomination, Handwritten promissory note to pay Mr. John Chenward 750 Pounds of lawful money and “charge the State Pay Table Office” on My 11th, 1779. Signed by Committee members James Church, Fenn Wadsworth, and also signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. who was an American politician and judge. He was the second United States Secretary of the Treasury, a judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Second Circuit, and the 24th Governor of Connecticut; 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. 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, and was a member of the state’s Pay-Table. VF condition for its age. �� Est. $220-425 466 466 Revolutionary War Promissory Note, Connecticut 1779, Signed by Fenn Wadsworth Connecticut, 1779. Handwritten promissory note to pay Chauncey Whittelsey 500 Pounds and “charge the state” dated February 2nd, 1779. Signed by Committee of the Pay-Table members John Chenward and Fenn Wadsworth, and Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut help to finance the Revolutionary War. 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. Chauncey Whittelsey (likely 1746- 1812, but could be his father with the same name, who lived from 1717-1787 and was also active during the war) was appointed by the state to be the active purchasing clothier during the Revolutionary War. In May of 1782 Whittelsey was appointed quartermaster- general of the militia, and his name appears in many records of the time. 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. 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. Fascinating piece of early American history. VF condition for its age. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $220-425 Washington City 467 467 Washington City, ca.1790’s Canal Lottery Ticket. Washington City, ND (ca.1790’s), Canal Lottery. Issued to help pay for “cutting the CANAL through the CITY of WASHINGTON, to the Eastern Branch Harbour”., 4 Inches by 1.5 inches, signed by Nathan Young, with “12” hand written on top middle, S/N 6677, well centered light foxing and in Choice Fine to VF condition if not better. Scarce early lottery ticket. � Est. $230-375 U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Alabama 468 468 State of Alabama, 1863 Issued Obsolete Banknote Pair Alabama, 1863. Lot of 2 Issued Obsolete Banknotes, Includes: 25 cents with horse and cart at center, VF with stain on back middle that shows on the face, otherwise the paper is crisp; and $1, State Capitol at top center, Choice VF to XF. (2) ����������������������������������������� Est. $60-120 Florida 469 469 State of Florida, 1863 Issued Obsolete Banknote. Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 2nd, 1862, 25 Cents, Issued Obsolete Scrip Note, Black printing with blue “Twenty- Five” and small red text, back blank, XF-AU condition. ������������������������������������������ Est. $60-120 Georgia 470 470 Georgia Obsolete Banknote Pair, 1862 and 1864 Georgia. Lot of 2 notes, Includes: 1864, State of Georgia, $3 with farm animals at top center, green handstamp or seal at right, S/N 15320; and, 1862, Augusta Insurance & Banking Co., $10 with red and black text, man with horses at center, S/N 952. Both are in VG to VG+ condition. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150