Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 6.25, January 27, 1777. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: "Please to pay Doct. Joseph Wells Six Pounds Nine Shillings & nine pence for the Expence of his Son Joseph Wells's Sickness returning from Service in the Militia—from N. York etc…& charge the State." Signed at the conclusion by Oliver Ellsworth. Double-matted and framed with a plaque and images to an overall size of 22.25 x 11.25; window to frame backing reveals the reverse of document. In fine condition.
Ellsworth served on Connecticut's Pay-Table Committee during the American Revolution, a board of four members who rotated throughout the conflict with England. Rather than levying heavy taxes, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists and foreign loans to meet their immediate needs, such as wages for soldiers. Connecticut followed the lead of Massachusetts, raising a militia of 'minutemen,' volunteer troops who were prepared to take up arms at a moment's notice.
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