Archives International Auctions Auction 88 October 24, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 88 70 October 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 367 367 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Pair Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. One receipt is issued for £6 and signed by William Moseley and Eleazer Wales; and the 20 Shillings receipt is signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley. Both are also signed by Pay- Table member Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington over printed text. 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. Fine condition, Interesting pair from early United States history. (2) ��� Est. $120-200 368 368 State of Connecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1781-82Tax Pair Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781-82. 2 pieces, both are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for £8 and £4, respectively. Both are signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley, and Jedediah Huntington. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the RevolutionaryWar. 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, like these, was only a temporary solution. 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. 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. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 369 369 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790 I/C Payment of Interest to Christopher Leffingwell Hartford, Connecticut, 1790. I/C payment for 5 Pounds, 16 Shillings, and 7 Pence of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut,” to be paid to Christopher Leffingwell. Black text with black border, cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics after the war, acting as State Controller, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Christopher Leffingwell (1734–1810) was a Norwich businessman and manufacturer, who in 1766 established the first paper mill in Connecticut. In 1770 he established a fulling mill, a gristmill, and a chocolate mill in partnership with his brother Elisha Leffingwell. During the Revolution Leffingwell served as a colonel in the Norwich light infantry brigade, and in 1784 he was appointed naval officer for the port of Norwich. Leffingwell’s paper from his mill was used to create shell casings for bullets and chocolate from his mill was often rationed to soldiers. He was an outspoken patriot, an advisor to Governor Trumbull, and corresponded with George Washington. His family home, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was an important meeting point during the Revolutionary War. Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 Maryland 370 370 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. $240-375