Archives International Auctions Auction 98B December 30, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98B 88 December 30, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. Colonial Fiscal Documents Connecticut 435 435 Connecticut. Promissory Note 1783, £6.1.7½, I/C The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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. 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. 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. Interesting piece of military history from the Revolutionary War. VF to XF condition with interesting watermark on paper. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 436 436 Connecticut. Promissory Note 1785, £21.16.2, I/C The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the ongoing conflict. 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. 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. 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. Interesting piece of military history from the Revolutionary War. VF to XF condition with interesting watermark on paper. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Illinois 437 437 S.W. McBride &Co., ND. 1 Dollar Scrip Note “for any adulteration found in this soap,” XF to AU condition. S. W. McBride & Co., Advertising Note, like several companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, issued scrip notes (also known as “trade notes” or “store money”) as part of promotional campaigns. These notes were often distributed to incentivize purchases, offering discounts or rebates for their soap products. Scrip was a common practice among businesses during this time, as it encouraged customer loyalty and helped businesses circulate their brand’s value directly in the hands of consumers. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Louisiana & Ohio 438 438 Treasurer of Portage County & State of Louisiana Obsolete Banknote Pair, VF to XF (2) Louisiana & Ohio, 1862-66. Lot of 2 Obsolete Banknotes, Includes: Treasurer of Portage County 10 Cent Scrip Note, 1862; State of Louisiana $5 Certificate, 1886. Notes are in Fine to XF condition. (2). ������������������� Est. $50-100