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Lot 88

1776 Connecticut Bond to Raise a New Regiment in the 4th Battalion, Document signed by Oliver Ellsworth, William Nichols, Eliphalet Tharpe and Samuel Osborn, one page, 11 x 6¾ inches, n.p., Dec. 31, 1776. Tharp and Osborn "are holden & bound to the Governor & Company of the State of Connecticut in the Sum of One Thousand Pounds Lawful mony…the above bounden Eliphalet Thorp is appointed Capt. of a Company in the 4 Battalion now raising & ordered to receive & pay out monies for enlisting…." Light toning, else fine. Very bold signatures.

Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807) was a drafter of the United States Constitution, and the third Chief Justice of the United States. He and William Nichols were members of the Connecticut Pay Table. Eliphalet Thorp was commissioned captain, 1776, of the 4th company, 4th regiment of militia.
Estimated Value $300 - 500

 
Realized $420



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