Title:
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Signed Revolutionary War Connecticut Pay Table Office Receipt, June 7, 1785 – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic – Certification #85878231

Description:
Original State of Connecticut Pay-Table Office financial document dated June 7, 1785, boldly signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. during the formative years of the new American republic. Printed and completed in manuscript, the document authorizes payment to Moses Husted for military service rendered during the Revolutionary War.

The partially printed receipt reads in part:

"State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, June 7, 1785... Pay Moses Husted Eight Pounds eight Shillings & nine pence... out of the Tax of One Shilling on the Pound..."

The document bears the signature of Oliver Wolcott Jr., then serving on Connecticut's Committee responsible for settling Revolutionary War accounts. It also references John Lawrence, Esq., Treasurer, reflecting the state's efforts to satisfy obligations owed to veterans following the conclusion of the American Revolution.

The reverse contains contemporary manuscript endorsements and filing notations, including references to November 1785, documenting its official administrative use. Despite expected period folds, edge wear, and minor paper loss consistent with eighteenth-century government records, the document remains highly presentable and historically significant.

The piece is professionally encapsulated by PSA/DNA for preservation and authentication.

Historical Context:
Oliver Wolcott Jr. (1760–1833), son of Declaration of Independence signer Oliver Wolcott Sr., emerged as one of the leading financial and political figures of the Early Republic. Before becoming United States Secretary of the Treasuryunder Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, he served Connecticut in various public offices, including responsibilities involving settlement of Revolutionary War financial obligations.

Documents such as this illustrate the difficult economic challenges facing both Connecticut and the newly independent United States after the Revolution. Veterans frequently received delayed compensation, and state governments issued payment orders funded through postwar taxation. These surviving financial records offer an important glimpse into the nation's efforts to honor its commitments to Revolutionary War soldiers while building stable governmental institutions.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This historic Revolutionary War-era financial document has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA.

• PSA/DNA Certified Authentic
• Item: Signed Revolutionary War Pay-Table Office Document
• Signer: Oliver Wolcott Jr.
• Date: June 7, 1785
• Certification Number: 85878231
• Secure PSA archival holder with authentication label.
• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
Authentic Revolutionary War financial documents signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. are scarce and represent an important chapter in the economic aftermath of American independence. Combining direct ties to Revolutionary War veterans, Connecticut's postwar government, and one of the nation's future Treasury Secretaries, this PSA/DNA-certified artifact is an exceptional addition to any collection of Revolutionary War, Early American, or United States financial history.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.