Merchant and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1781). Third-person ADS, signed within the text and at the conclusion, “Wm. Williams,” one page, 7.5 x 6.5, January 6, 1772. Handwritten pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: "Please to pay to Wm. Williams for the use of the Schools in this Town…due & payable according to Law for the use afores'd, arising on the List of s'd Town of Lebanon…being seventy eight pounds four shillings." Signed at the conclusion by Williams and two other members of the school committee. In fine condition, with splits to ends of folds
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