Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 61 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 279 279 State of Connecticut, 1783 Treasury Office Note for Loan Payable in Spanish Milled Dollars Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. £40, I/C Treasury Receipt to be paid in Spanish Milled Dollars with 6% interest in Gold or Silver signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border and hole cancelled at center, Endorsements written on back, S/N 1048. Signed by John Lawrence (1719-1802) who served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789. VF condition with toning. Black text and handwriting, POC at center. The loan was “payable in gold or silver coins... after cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and these United States.” 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. John Lawrence (1719-1802) served as treasurer of the Connecticut colony, and later as the Connecticut State Treasurer from 1769 to 1789, spanning the crucial period of colonial rule, through the American revolution, and into the early years of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Lawrence was commissioner of loans for the new nation. Rare loan document and one of the first ones issued mentioning the “United States.” ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-280 280 280 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1783, David Hawley Letter and Payment Certificate Hartford, Connecticut, 1783. £23, 10/- 2d. I/U payment receipt for David Hawley’s service in the Continental Army, “David Hawley has served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army”. Lot includes letter from David Hawley regarding payment to be give to Maj. John Benjamin. Letter is authenticated and signed by David Wilcocks, Justice of Peace. The letter is also signed by Ebenezer Colt and David Wells as Selectmen for the Committee of the Pay Table. David Hawley (1742-1823) served as Treasurer of Connecticut, where he was responsible for managing the state’s finances during the challenging post-Revolutionary War period. His role was crucial in overseeing state finances, managing debt, and contributing to economic recovery. David Wilcocks was a prominent figure in Connecticut during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was involved in local governance, contributing to the administration of justice and public affairs in the state during the post-Revolutionary period. Note and letter range from VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400