Archives International Auctions Auction 99 February 5, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 99 33 February 5, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 155 155 CT. Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Warrant Trio Signed by, Jedediah Huntington, FennWadsworth, andWilliamMoseley Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 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 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. William Moseley (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. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $150-250 156 156 CT. Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 to 1782, TaxWarrant Pair Signed by FennWadsworth and EleazerWales Connecticut, 1781-82. Lot of 2 I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Black text with black handwriting, Both 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. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. 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. 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. Wadsworth stayed in Connecticut’s government, as shown by his membership to the Pay-Table Committee. Notes are in VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $160-280 157 157 CT. Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Signed by Eleazer Wales and Oliver Wolcott Jr. Connecticut, 1782. I/C Tax Warrant issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. 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. 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 1833) was the second United States Secretary of the Treasury, a judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Second Circuit, and the 24th Governor of Connecticut. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. Note is in VF to XF condition. �� Est. $130-250 158 158 CT. Connecticut, Pay-TableOffice, 1783Tax PayOrder Pair Signed by William Moseley and Olive Wolcott Jr. Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 I/C tax pay order issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Black text with black handwriting, signed by Committee members William Moseley and Oliver Wolcott Jr. 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. Oliver Wolcott Jr. ( January 11, 1760 - June 1, 1833) was the second United States Secretary of the Treasury, a judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Second Circuit, and the 24th Governor of Connecticut. He was a member of the Pay-Table Committee for several years, and was a commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States from 1784 to 1788. When Wolcott died in 1833 in New York City, he was the last surviving cabinet member of the Washington administration. VF condition. Interesting certificate of Revolutionary Connecticut history with signatures from leading figures of the time. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $160-280