Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727-1820). Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, June 10, 1783. Pay order from the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in full: "The General Assembly at May Session 1783, ordered Two Hundred Silver Dollars to be paid to William Ellery, Esqr., out of the General-Treasury." Signed at the conclusion by Henry Ward as a witness, and endorsed on the reverse by Ellery to confirm receipt: "June 10th 1783, Received payment in full, William Ellery." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and splitting to the ends of the horizontal fold. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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