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State of Connecticut, 1781 Pay-Table Office, Lot of 3 Tax Warrants

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - United States Start Price:80.00 USD Estimated At:140.00 - 280.00 USD
State of Connecticut, 1781 Pay-Table Office, Lot of 3 Tax Warrants
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This item SOLD at 2023 Aug 15 @ 12:55UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 Tax Warrants Issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford, all dated December 26th: 5 Pounds; 15 Shillings; and 7 Pounds. All with Black text and handwriting and signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley, with Ralph Pomeroy's signature on back. 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. 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. 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. Ralph Pomeroy (1737- 1819) was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. All are in Fine condition with some light toning. (3)