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Lot #130
Oliver Ellsworth

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Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84) who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. As a member of the Committee of the Pay Table, Ellsworth was one of the five men who supervised Connecticut’s war expenditures. Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.75 x 7, January 16, 1777. Pay order to State Treasurer John Lawrence for payment to Nathan Rogers “for the purchase & Premium on…Salt Petre.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Ellsworth. In fine condition, with previous folds, some mild toning and show-through from docketing on reverse. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #320 - Ended April 18, 2007