American statesman and signer of the Constitution (1727-1819) who played a key role in the debates at the Constitutional Convention. ADS, signed “W:m Sam'l Johnson,” one page, 6.25 x 4.5, November 3, 1788. Pay order issued to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the comptroller of public accounts for Connecticut, in part: "Please to pay to John Beard…of Stratford thirty three pounds fourteen shillings lawful Money, in Civil Swift order, & place the same to Account." Signed at the conclusion by Johnson. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the upper left corner. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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