Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 82 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com COLONIAL CONNECTICUT & EARLY U.S. FISCAL DOCUMENTS Connecticut 424 424 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. $90-180 425 425 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. $160-300 426 426 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. $110-220 427 427 RevolutionaryWar Connecticut, 1778 Promissory Note Signed by FennWadsworth and Jedediah Huntington Hartford, Connecticut, 1778. Handwritten promissory note to pay Joshua Elderkin, Esq. the sum of 600 Pounds of lawful money and “charge the State,” dated December 16th, 1778 in Hartford. Signed by Committee members Fenn Wadsworth and John Chenward, Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence, as well as Jedediah Huntington. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help 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. 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. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. Wadsworth 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. VF condition for its age. �� Est. $140-280