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. DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.25 x 4.75, May 29, 1778. Ellsworth orders “Pay Capt. James Clark one hundred seventy pounds…for his wages while a prisoner - and charge the state.” In fine condition, with bisecting folds, light show-through from text on reverse and a bit of light toning. RRAuction COA.
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