Home > Back to Search Results >
Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
Item # 702382
November 09, 1781
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated Nov. 9, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Lee Lay thirty pounds in bill of this state and charge the state...Nov. 14, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated less than a month after Cornwallis' surrender.
AI notes: A Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut was an official record issued to compensate soldiers for their military service during the war. It typically included the soldier’s name, rank, length of service, amount owed, and was authorized by state officials such as the Pay Table Committee. Due to limited funds, Connecticut often issued these as promissory notes or certificates, sometimes bearing interest. These documents served as both proof of service and a financial obligation from the state, and were occasionally traded or sold due to economic hardship and inflation during the war.
Category: Revolutionary War
Add to Cart
