Archives International Auctions Auction 82 January 24th, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 82 81 January 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. Colonial Banknotes Pennsylvania. 427 427 Pennsylvania, October 1, 1773, 50 Shillings, Fr#PA-170, PMG Extremely Fine 40. Pennsylvania. October 5, 1773, 50 /- Shillings, Fr#PA-170, Issued banknote, Black with red overprints, S/N 28904, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40, Hall & Sellers. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 Pennsylvania 428 428 Pennsylvania, 1773. 50 Shillings, Fr#PA-170, P-S2540H, Issued Colonial Banknote Pennsylvania, 1773. 50 Shillings, Fr#PA-170, P-S2540H, Issued Banknote, Black and red printing with arms of the Penn family at left center, S/N 27222, Printer: Hall & Sellers, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. �������������������������������� Est. $200-400 U.S. Colonial Connecticut & Early U.S. Fiscal Documents Connecticut 429 429 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Pay Order Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and Jedediah Huntington Connecticut. February 18th, 1782. I/C Tax Pay Order issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford for 8 Pounds of “Lawful Silver Money,” Black text with black handwriting, Signed by Pay- Table Committee members William Moseley and Fenn Wadsworth, with Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington’s signature across. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Its members rotated during the lengthy confrontation with England. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, and in order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. 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. WilliamMoseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. 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. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. VF condition with some toning. Rare piece of early American history. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150