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 83 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 428 428 Revolutionary War Connecticut, 1778 Promissory Note Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and Jedediah Huntington Hartford, Connecticut, 1778. Handwritten promissory note to pay Samuel Squire, Esq. the sum of 100 Pounds and “charge the State,” dated October 13th, 1778. Signed by Jedediah Huntington, Pay- Table members Fenn Wadsworth and John Chenward, and Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence, Esq. at bottom left. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help finance the Revolutionary War. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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 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. Fine condition with some staining, still in good condition for its age. Interesting piece of American Revolutionary history. ���������� Est. $140-280 429 429 RevolutionaryWar Connecticut, 1779 Promissory Note Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and Oliver Wolcott Jr. Connecticut, 1779. Handwritten promissory note to pay Seth Abbott the sum of 11 Pounds and 5 Shillings of lawful money, and “charge the State,” dated February 4th, 1779. Signed by Pay-Table members John Chenward and Fenn Wadsworth, with Oliver Wolcott Jr’s distinctive signature across, as well as signed by Treasurer John Lawrence. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help finance the Revolutionary War. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. Seth Abbott may have fought in 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 1833) 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. In 1796, he was George and Martha Washington’s intermediary in getting the Collector of Customs for Portsmouth, NewHampshire, JosephWhipple, to capture and send an escaped slave, Oney (sometimes Ona) Judge, back to Mount Vernon. He was ultimately unsuccessful. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. 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 with interesting watermark on paper. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 430 430 RevolutionaryWar Connecticut, 1781 Promissory Note Signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. and Fenn Wadsworth Connecticut, 1781. Handwritten promissory note to pay Hezekiah Wyllys (spelling may differ) the sum of 21 Pounds and 1 Shilling in “Bills of this State - and charge the State,” dated September 20th, 1781. Signed by Pay-Table members Eleazer Wales and Fenn Wadsworth, with Oliver Wolcott Jr.’s distinctive signature over top, also signed by Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence at bottom left. Promissory Notes like this were issued by the State of Connecticut to help finance the Revolutionary War. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 1833) 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. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. In 1796, he was George and Martha Washington’s intermediary in getting the Collector of Customs for Portsmouth, NewHampshire, JosephWhipple, to capture and send an escaped slave, Oney (sometimes Ona) Judge, back to Mount Vernon. He was ultimately unsuccessful. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. 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. Fascinating piece of early American history which bears the name of several important figures. ����������������� Est. $200-350