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CT. Connecticut Comptroller's Office, 1791, I/C Payment Pair

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CT. Connecticut Comptroller's Office, 1791, I/C Payment Pair
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Hartford, Connecticut, 1791. Lot of 2, 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." Both were issued for 1 Pound with Black text and simple black scroll work border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller, S/Ns 10,169 and 11,132, Both are in Fine to VF+ condition. One was also signed by Lewis B. Sturges, Lewis Burr Sturges (March 15, 1763 – March 30, 1844) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut from 1805 to 1817. He was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, the son of Jonathan Sturges, who also served in the House. 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. (2). Sold "AS IS" no returns accepted.