1782 State of Connecticut Promissory Note

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1782 State of Connecticut Promissory Note - Revolutionary War

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

This note was signed by Pay-Table members Fenn Wadsworth and William Moseley and "Hez Rogers" vertically. Fenn Wadsworth was a Brigade Major serving General James Wadsworth and served in many battles until poor health required him to serve in the Connecticut Government and was a Pay-Table member. Moseley would later serve in the State Senate (1822-1824). Hezekiah Rogers was an aide de camp to General Jedidiah Huntington.

Issued to Horatio Wales for 18 shillings, out of the Tax of Two Shillings and Six-Pence on the Pound, granted in May laft, exclusive of that Part payable in State Bills, and charge the State. John Lawrence Esq Treasurer. Reverse is endorsed.

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.

1782 Revolutionary War Note - Signed by William Moseley, Fenn Wadsworth and Hezekiah Rogers.

Display measures: 8" x 6" x .75"
Age: 1782
Weight; over 1.5 lbs
Condition: Excellent; as pictured