Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 50 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 241 241 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Trio Signed by FennWadsworth andWilliamMoseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 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 and William Moseley, 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. FennWadsworth (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. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������� Est. $230-350 242 242 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Trio Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and Eleazer Wales Hartford, Connecticut, September 20th, 1781. Lot of 3 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 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 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. WilliamMoseley (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. Eleazer Wales was graduate of Yale and Presbyterian Minister who also later served as a Justice of the Peace in Hartford. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. 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. Notes are in VF to XF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������ Est. $230-350 243 243 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Warrant Pair Signed by Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Black text with black handwriting, signed by Committee members Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley, 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, was 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. WilliamMoseley (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. 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 range from VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted......... ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 244 244 State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Warrant Pair Signed by FennWadsworth andWilliamMoseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 I/C tax receipts issued to Ralph Pomeroy Esq. by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Black text with black handwriting, signed by Committee members Fenn Wadsworth andWilliamMoseley, 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, was 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. WilliamMoseley (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. 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 range from VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted......... ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280