American legislator, lawyer, general (1748-1789) in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War; he was also a pioneer to the Ohio Country and a justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territory. Very rare partly-printed DS, signed “J. M. Varnum,” one page, 6 x 3.5, July 25, 1785. In full: "Received of Joseph Clark, Esqr; General-Treasurer, one pound ten shillings & two pence 1/2—Lawful Money, in full for One Year's Interest on two State Notes, Value £25.4.9 1/2 and the fame is endorsed on said Notes." In fine condition.
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