Connecticut Comptroller's Office, 1790-91 Issued Payment Trio
Hartford, Connecticut, 1790-91. Lot of 3 pieces, all are 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." All are issued for 5 Shillings, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics after the war, acting as State Controller, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. Interesting trio. (3)
Estimate: $160-280