Lot 789
Ellsworth, Oliver (1745- 1807) American lawyer and politician, drafter of the United States Constitution, U. S. Senator from Connecticut, and third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Autograph document signed ("O. Ellsworth") as a member of the Pay Table Committee of Connecticut, one page, 4¼" x 7¼"., Hartford, Nov. 28, 1775. To John Lawence, treasurer of the colony of Connecticut, ordering him to pay Major Jonathan Meigs, Paymaster of the 4th Company of the 2nd Connecticut Troops, the "Sum of One Hundred pounds, request for payment to Robert Warner." Light toning, else fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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