Archives International Auctions Auction 96 August 15, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 96 91 August 15, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 262 262 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, “Lawful Silver Money”, 1781 Tax Pair Signed by Eliazer Wales and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 2 Promissory Notes both issued to Ralph Pomeroy issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. One receipt is issued for £8 and the other is for 25 Shillings. Both are signed by Eliazer Wales and WilliamMosely, and 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 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 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. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. Fine condition, Interesting pair from early United States history. (2) ������ Est. $200-350 263 263 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, “Lawful Silver Money”, 1781 to 1782,Trio of Pay-Table PromissoryNotes Hartford, Connecticut, 1781-82. Lot of 3 Promissory Notes all issued to Ralph Pomeroy issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. One receipt is issued for £9, one is for £8, and the other is for £3. All are signed by Eliazer Wales and William Mosely, and 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. 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. (3) �������������������� Est. $250-400 U.S. Confederate Banknotes & Bonds Virginia 264 264 Confederate States of America, 1863-64, Issued Banknote Pair. Richmond, Virginia, 1863-64. Lot of 2 Banknotes, Includes: $10, P-60a, SL#61, I/C Banknote, Black print with Capital at Columbia South Carolina at top center with portrait of M. T. Hunter at lower right, Back is blue with ten “X”s in circular frames, S/N 2816; $10, P-68, SL#69, I/U Banknote, Black on red underprint, Artillery horseman pulling cannon at top with portrait of T. M. Hunter at lower right, Back is blue with large Ten printed at center, S/N 45956. Notes are in Choice Fine to VF condition and printed by K&B. (2). Sold “AS IS, “ no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������ Est. $85-160 U.S. National Banknotes - Large California 265 265 SanFrancisco,California. BankofCalifornia, NationalAssociation, $5 DB, Series of 1902, Date Back, Charter #9655, Issue Banknote. California, 1902. $5, Ch#P9655, Issued Banknote, Black with blue seal, Portrait of Harrison at left. Fine-VF condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $240-475 U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Missouri 266 266 State of Missouri, 1862 to 1874, Banknote and Check Assortment Jefferson, Missouri, 182-74. Lot of 3 Items, Includes: State of Missouri $1, P-Unlisted, Issued Banknote, S/N 62680, Fine to VF condition. A. Malus; $20 P-Unlisted, Issued Banknote, S/N 3384, Fine to VF condition. A. Malus; State of Missouri $169.49 I/U Check, S/N 4393, Printed by R.P. Studler Co. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted........ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-450