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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1188

Ellsworth, Oliver (1745-1807). American revolutionary, lawyer and politician, a drafter of the Constitution, senator from Connecticut (1789-1796), 3rd Chief Justice of the United States (1796-1800), helped to establish the U.S. as a viable sovereign nation. Autograph Document Signed "O. Ellsworth. Handwritten order, Hartford,CT June 5th, 1778, to pay "Capt. Squire Hill Four Hundred Pounds" Also signed by "John Lawrence Esq Treasurer". Quarterfold, very light soiling, Fine. Accompanied by an illustration of Ellsworth. [2]

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