DS, one page, 6 x 7.25, April 10, 1784. Bill of exchange issued to Deputy Governor of Rhode Island Jabez Bowen: "At twenty days sight of this my first of exchange the second not paid, please to pay to Mr. Joseph West Merch't in Baltimore or order one hundred dollars value received of him, and place the same to my accounts as a delegate from the State of Rhode Island and Providence—Plantations and you will much oblige." Signed at the conclusion by William Ellery, with lower portion featuring a signed handwritten note from Bowen, who requests that the bill will be paid "out of the verry first money that comes into your hands." In fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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