Third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by Washington. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Oliv. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 4.75, January 3, 1777. Ellsworth instructs the Treasurer to “pay Capt. William Orcutt Eighty Six pounds to improve toward raising a Company in Col. Enos Battalion for the Winter Campaign.” Signed at the conclusion by Ellsworth, who also dockets the reverse. Show-through from writing on reverse, intersecting folds, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
