Lot 1282

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

USA, signatory to the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Huntington (1731-1796), Lawyer born Connecticut, Delegate to the Continental Congress 1776, President of the Congress 1798-81, Lieutenant Governor and Chief judge of Superior Court of Connecticut 1784-86, Governor of Connecticut 1786-1796. Handwritten and original cheque for ?8.0.0 for the State Treasurer, Hartford 10th May 1782, to pay the Sheriff of the Country of New Haven. Very fine.

Ex R & R Auction Nov 2011, catalog 378, item 221, with letter of authenticity.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Passed in

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