signed
by OLIVER ELLSWORTH
OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Ellsworth was a Continental Congressman, served as a Senator from 1789 to 1796, and is believed to have coined the term “United States.” He drafted legislation that created the Federal court system and served as the second Chief Justice. DS. 1pg. July 12, 1776. Hartford, Connecticut. A document signed “O. Ellsworth”. The document regards a Connecticut prisoner: “Sir, Pay Doct. James Thomson Two pounds six shilling & seven pence for sundries Administered to Wm. Knuckle, a Continental prisoner at Hartford & order the Com.te for Prisoners as & act charge the Colony Hartford July 12th 1776. O. Ellsworth”. It is in fine condition with additional writing on the verso. (Inventory #: 5019)