signed
by OLIVER ELLSWORTH
OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Ellsworth was a Founding Father, lawyer, Senator, and United States Supreme Court Chief Justice from Connecticut. ADS. 2pgs. September 17, 1779. Hartford. An autograph document twice signed “Oliver Ellsworth” (once recto and once verso). The Revolutionary War-era document directs the Connecticut State Treasury to pay Ellsworth £1909.7.6 for prosecuting various people. It lists seventeen separate cases and the amount owed for each one. The document is mainly in Ellsworth’s hand with additions in another hand. There are also two other signatures. It is in very good condition with losses along the edges and wear to the numerous folds. (Inventory #: 5899)