Second Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84), later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.75 x 4.75, December 2, 1775. Ellsworth orders “Pay Capt. Eli Leavenworth, a paymaster in the 10th Company in the Regiment of Connecticut troops sum of four hundred and fourteen pounds.” Light show through from text on reverse, mild toning and a bisecting horizontal fold, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
