1781 State of Connecticut Note Issued to Ralph Pomeroy

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Product Code: OD379-6

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Promissory Notes like this issued by the State of Connecticut helped to finance the Revolutionary War. Military finances in the state of Connecticut were managed by the Pay-Table which was also known as the Committee of Four during the Revolutionary War.

The note was issued to Ralph Pomeroy in 1781. Ralph Pomeroy served as a Military Paymaster who was in charged with finances during the Revolutionary War such as wages, expenses, and losses due to damages. This note was signed by Pay-Table members William Moseley and "Hez Rogers" vertically. Moseley would later serve in the State Senate (1822-1824). Hezekiah Rogers was an aide de camp to General Jedidiah Huntington. The reverse is signed/ endorsed by Ralph Pomeroy

John Lawrence as Treasurer.

This Pay Table Note is presented in a gorgeous high quality acrylic display that weights over 1.5 lbs. Magnetically held together, the display is easy to open if you want to inspect your document. Perfect for a desktop or bookshelf display.

1781 Revolutionary War Note - Signed by William Moseley, Hezekiah Rogers and Ralph Pomeroy.

Display measures: 8" x 6" x .75"
Age: 1781
Weight; over 1.5 lbs
Condition: Excellent; as pictured