Treasurer of the Colony and State of Connecticut (1719-1802) and the commissioner of loans for the United States during the American Revolution. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, June 20, 1774. Colony of Connecticut document, issued on behalf of King George III, directing Edward Rogers as constable of Cornwell, to "Collect of the Inhabitants of said Town, One Penny on the Pound, Lawful Money, or Bills of the late Emissions of this Colony…amounting to the Sum of Thirty Six pounds fourteen Shillings and three pence half penny." Signed at the conclusion by John Lawrence as treasurer. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and irregular light toning.
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