Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated October 15, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Abner Adams five pounds in bills of this state...and charge the state. Pay Table Office, Oct. 15, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 5 1/2 by 7 3/4 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display, and dated just 4 days before Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown.
Item from our most recent catalog - #371 - released for October, 2026
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