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, 8.5 x 6.25, June 30, 1777. Connecticut Pay-Table order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: "Pay to Mr. Ely Wadsworth One pound thirteen Shillings & four pence for riding Express." Signed at the conclusion by Oliver Ellsworth and John Chenward as members of the committee. In fine condition, with small holes to the upper right corner.
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