Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 49 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 237 237 State of Connecticut, 1780 Treasury Office Note for Loan Payable in Spanish Milled Dollars Hartford, Connecticut, 1780. I/C Treasury Receipt to be paid in Spanish Milled Dollars with 6% interest in Gold or Silver signed by signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. Black text with black border, Endorsements written on back, S/N 880, Cut cancelled at center. 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. VF condition. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 238 238 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781, Tax Warrant Pair Signed by Pay table Members Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Black text with black handwriting, all three are signed by Committee members Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley, and Eleazer Wales, with Jedediah Huntington’s signature across. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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, were 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. He was involved in Connecticut’s early governance, shown by his membership to the Committee of Four in this document. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. 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. Notes are in VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������� Est. $230-375 239 239 State of Connecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1781Tax PayOrder Signed by William Moseley and Eleazer Wales Hartford, Connecticut. December 1st, 1781. I/C Tax Pay Order issued by the Pay-Table for 20 Shillings “Lawful Silver Money” to be paid unto Ralph Pomeroy, Black text with black handwriting, signed by Pay-Table members Eleazer Wales and William Moseley with Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington’s signature across. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Its members rotated during the lengthy confrontation with England. 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. He was also the Director of the Hartford National Bank from 1797 to 1815. 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. 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. VF condition for its age, Great piece of American Revolutionary War history. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 240 240 State of Connecticut, 1782, Treasury Office “Continental Army” Payment Trio Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 I/C payments for service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer of the State of Connecticut. All have black text with black border, black writing on reverse, and are hole cancelled at center. 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. Notes are in VF to XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-350