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Oliver Ellsworth

Ellsworth military document from 1776

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Ellsworth military document from 1776

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, 8.25 x 6, June 19, 1776. Pay order issued to Capt. John Green for “five hundred and eighty pounds lawful money as his paymaster to his company in Col Sager regiment now raising in this colony.” Signed at the bottom in black ink by Ellsworth. In fine condition, with expected folds and light show through from docketing on reverse. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #300 - Ended August 17, 2005