Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 63 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 285 285 State of Connecticut, 1789 Treasury Office Note for Loan Payable in Spanish Milled Dollars Hartford, Connecticut, 1789. £7. 6/-, I/C Treasury Receipt to be paid in Spanish Milled Dollars with 6% interest in Gold or Silver signed by Jed ( Jedediah) Huntington as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border, Endorsements written on back, S/N 2235, Cut cancelled at center. Jedediah Huntington (1743-1818) was a key figure in Connecticut during and after the American Revolution. He led the Connecticut militia and served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army, playing a vital role in major campaigns. After the war, he returned to Connecticut and became the first Collector of Customs for New London, managing trade and revenue. Huntington remained active in state affairs, helping guide Connecticut through the post-war period and into the early years of the United States. VF condition. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 286 286 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790, I/C, 5/- Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1790. Lot of 3, all are I/C payments of “Lawful Money, out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All were issued for 5 Shillings, Black text with simple black scroll work border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. The notes were issued to Jacob Ogden, Timothy Chittendon, and Timothy Dutton, All are in Fine to VF+ condition. Ralph Pomeroy was a notable figure in the late 18th century, serving as the Comptroller of Connecticut in 1790. His career began with significant military service during the American Revolutionary War, where he held positions such as first lieutenant and Deputy Quartermaster General for Connecticut. Following the war, Pomeroy engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Despite his attempts to secure federal appointments, including requests to George Washington, he remained active in state roles, notably managing Connecticut’s finances as Comptroller, where he oversaw state debt payments and other fiscal responsibilities_. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������� Est. $150-250 287 287 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790-91, I/C, £1 Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1790-91. Lot of 3, all are I/C payments of “Lawful Money, out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All were issued for £1, Black text with simple black scroll work border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. The notes were issued to Charles Eldridge, Hannah Stedtman, and Abraham Hustead. All are in Fine to VF+ condition. Ralph Pomeroy was a notable figure in the late 18th century, serving as the Comptroller of Connecticut in 1790-91. His career began with significant military service during the American Revolutionary War, where he held positions such as first lieutenant and Deputy Quartermaster General for Connecticut. Following the war, Pomeroy engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Despite his attempts to secure federal appointments, including requests to George Washington, he remained active in state roles, notably managing Connecticut’s finances as Comptroller, where he oversaw state debt payments and other fiscal responsibilities_. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������� Est. $150-250 288 288 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790-91, I/C, 10/- Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1790-91. Lot of 3, all are I/C payments of “Lawful Money, out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All were issued for 10 Shillings, Black text with simple black scroll work border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller, All are in Fine to VF+ condition. Ralph Pomeroy was a notable figure in the late 18th century, serving as the Comptroller of Connecticut in 1790. His career began with significant military service during the American Revolutionary War, where he held positions such as first lieutenant and Deputy Quartermaster General for Connecticut. Following the war, Pomeroy engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Despite his attempts to secure federal appointments, including requests to George Washington, he remained active in state roles, notably managing Connecticut’s finances as Comptroller, where he oversaw state debt payments and other fiscal responsibilities_. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������� Est. $150-250