Archives International Auctions Auction 86 July 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86 58 July 18, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 284 284 State ofConnecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1783-84, Lot of 2Warrants, Signed by FennWadsworth and Elazar Wales Connecticut, 1783-84. Lot of 2, I/C, Tax Warrants, issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Receipts were issued to Sam Perry who served as a private in the Connecticut 4th Battalion for £2.2.11, and Kent Schulman for £10. 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. 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. Both are in VF-XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-260 285 285 StateofConnecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1783, Lot of 3TaxWarrants, Signed byWilliam Moseley, FennWadsworth, and Oliver Wolcott Connecticut, June 5, 1783. Lot of 3, I/C, Tax Warrants issued to Milford Selectmen (2) and Guy Richard by the Pay-Table office for £8.8.4; £6; and £6.1.11. All have black print with black 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. 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. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. All are in VF-XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-350 286 286 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1783-84, Lot of 3 Tax Warrants, Signed by Eleazer Wales and Oliver Wolcott Connecticut, 1783-84. Lot of 3, I/C, Tax Warrants, issued to the Selectmen of New Haven for £10; Kin of Selectmen for £6; and possibly Lewis Sturges (was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut from 1805 to 1817. He was born in Fairfield, Conn., the son of Jonathan Sturges, who also served in the House) for £26.4.4 by the Pay-Table office, All pieces are in black print with black 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. 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. 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, New Hampshire, Joseph Whipple, 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. Pieces are in VF-XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 287 287 State of Connecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1784, TaxWarrant, Signed by Eleazer Wales Connecticut, February 7, 1784. I/C, Tax Warrant made out to the Selectman of Kent for £8 by the Pay-Table of Connecticut. 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. 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. Piece is in VF- XF condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-120