American Revolution
Black Connecticut Revolutionary War Soldier & Veteran Pay Order for “CUFF CONOMY” of Groton, Connecticut
June 1, 1780-Dated Revolutionary War, Black Soldier’s, “CUFF CONOMY” State of Connecticut Pay Order, For his Military Service in the Continental Army, Superb Crisp Uncirculated.
This original, pristine, partially printed, measuring 4” x 8” Revolutionary War Pay Order is payable to Black Patriot Soldier, “Cuff Conomy” of Groton, Connecticut... “who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army.” This bright, fresh crisp form is cataloged by William Anderson in his reference book as CT-18. This Revolutionary War Fiscal Document is boldly Signed by Peter Colt, and guarantees payment by June 1, 1785. Of the 20,000 certificates issued under this act, only 1,900 were signed by Peter Colt. A historic, Black History related, fabulous Revolutionary War Fiscal Document in gorgeous Mint Condition. An important and historic direct link to a Black Soldier who served in the Revolutionary War in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army!
Peter Colt (1744-1824) graduated from Yale University in 1764, and during 1768-1776 was engaged in the West Indies trade with Captain Hezekiah Howe. He was appointed one of the Town of New Haven’s Committee of Correspondence in 1774. The following year, he became Military Secretary to General Wooster.

In 1777 the Continental Congress appointed him Deputy Commissary General of Purchases for the Eastern Department (New England and New York east of the Hudson River), with the rank of Colonel. He served in this post through 1779, then in 1780 assisted Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth in furnishing supplies to the French Troops under Rochambeau. From 1789 to 1793 he was Treasurer of Connecticut. Peter Colt was related to the Colt Firearms family.