Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 59 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. COLONIAL BANKNOTES & FISCAL DOCUMENTS Connecticut 302 302 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Lot of 2 Signed by FennWadsworth andWilliamMoseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for £5; and for 15 Shillings, Black text with black handwriting, both signed by Committee members William Moseley and Fenn Wadsworth on the face and Pomeroy on the back. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, especially those which balked at levying taxes. In order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. Issuing notes such as these was only a temporary solution. 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. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. 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. Choice VF to XF condition for their age, very interesting pair. (2) ������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 Maryland 303 303 Maryland Colonial Note, April 10, 1774, $1/3 (1s6d), MD-63, PMG Very Fine 25. Maryland Colonial Note, April 10, 1774, $1/3 (1s6d), MD-63, S/N 3406, PMG Very Fine 25. Attractive note for the grade. ����������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 304 304 Maryland Colonial Note, April 10, 1774, $6 (27s), MD-69, PMG About Uncirculated 53. Maryland Colonial Note, April 10, 1774, $6 (27s), MD- 69, S/N 6359. Attractive note that appears uncirculated at first glance. ��������������� Est. $300-500 North Carolina 305 305 Province of North Carolina, December, 1771, Issued Uncut Sheet of 3 Colonial Banknotes. North Carolina, December, 1771, Uncut Sheet of 3 notes, 2s6d / £1 / 10s. Fr#NC-136/138/139, Issued banknotes, Black on off white paper, S/Ns (20125 / 8125 / 8125?), PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. �������������������� Est. $500-800 Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023: Session 2 - lots 302- 693 U.S. COLONIAL FISCAL DOCUMENTS, U.S. BANKNOTES, HISTORIC EPHEMERA, SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA, CHECKS, DRAFTS & EXCHANGES, AND U.S. & WORLDWIDE SCRIPOPHILY beginning no earlier than 2:00 PM EST after SESSION 1 is Complete