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Oliver Ellsworth

Oliver Ellsworth

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Oliver Ellsworth

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, 8.25 x 6, January 7, 1777. Pay order reads, in part: “Please to pay Mr. John Tryon…and also…Daniel Clark, 2nd, all being for the purchase and premium on saltpetre and charge the state.” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, trivial paper loss to left edge, and a couple spots of mild toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #450 - Ended April 15, 2015





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