State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, 1781 Tax Trio
Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 pieces, all are I/C tax receipts issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. Issued for 6 Pounds; 3 Pounds and 16 Shillings; and 20 Shillings. Black text with black handwriting, one is signed by William Moseley, while two are signed by Eleazer Wales, with Jedediah Huntington's signature across all three receipts. 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. 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. All are in Fine condition. (3)
Estimate: USD 200 - 400