Archives International Auctions Auction 86 July 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86 55 July 18 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 276 276 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782, Signed by Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley, Jedediah Huntington and Ralph Pomeroy. Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 18, 1782. I/C, Tax Warrant issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford to Ralph Pomeroy who served as a military Paymaster. Issued for £9 signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley. Also signed by Pay-Table member Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington over printed text. Back endorsed by Ralph Pomeroy, Black text with black handwriting on front and 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. 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. 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, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. 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-XF condition. ������������� Est. $75-150 277 277 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781, Lot of 3 Tax Warrants, Signed by William Moseley, Eleazer Wales, Fenn Wadsworth Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3, I/C, Tax Warrants issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford to Ralph Pomeroy who served as a military Paymaster. Warrants were issued for £6; 12 Shillings; and £8. All have black print without any border. 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. WilliamMoseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. Eleazer Wales was graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the 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. Pieces are in VF-XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 278 278 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782, Signed by Elazar Wales, Fenn Wadsworth, and Jedediah Huntington. Hartford, Connecticut, Jan.22, 1782. I/C, Tax Warrant issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford to Thomas Scott. Issued for £1.0.10 signed by Elazar Wales and Fenn Wadsworth. Also signed by Pay-Table member Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington over printed text. 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. Black printing without any border. 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. Eleazer Wales was graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. 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. VF-XF condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 279 279 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781-82, Lot of 3 Tax Warrants, Signed by William Moseley, Eleazer Wales, and Fenn Wadsworth Connecticut, 1781-82. Lot of 3, I/C, Tax Warrants for £10; £9 8 Shillings; and 12 Shillings, All have black print without any border. 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. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. Eleazer Wales was graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the 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. One is also signed by SamWhitby and others. Deserves further research. All are in VF-XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-400