1781 Revolutionary War Pay Table Note - Signed by Colonel Samuel Wyllys

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

Samuel Wyllys was an officer in the American Revolutionary War. He is credited with the creation of the Connecticut Governor's Foot Guard. The Governor's Guard still exist today and thought to be the longest continuously serving militia in the United States.

He was promoted to Colonel in 1775 and commanded the 2nd, 3rd and 22nd Connecticut Regiments during his career. He led a regiment during the siege of Boston which prevented the British from taking Boston. He later marched with General George Washington to New York where he fought in several battles and finished his service. After the War, he became Major General of the Connecticut Militia. He became Secretary of State of Connecticut in 1796, a post previously held by by his father and grandfather. Collectively, the three Wyllys' held the office for 98 years. Fort Wyllys in West Point, NY was named in his honor.

This note was signed by Pay-Table member Fenn Wadsworth and Colonel Samuel Wyllys 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. Issued N Hubbard for 10 pounds in "Bills of this State". The reverse is endorsed to the barer of the note. John Lawrence Esq - state Treasurer.