Third Chief Justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.75 x 6, March 31, 1777. Pay order for Lieutenant David Smith “being part of the losses he sustained in Capt. Edward Ells Company.” Signed at the conclusion by Ellsworth and one other committee member. Matted and framed with a portrait of Ellsworth to an overall size of 13 x 18.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some show-through from writing on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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