Showing posts with label Oliver Ellsworth autograph. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oliver Ellsworth autograph. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Connecticut Revolutionary War Bonds (Part One)


Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807), lawyer, member of the Continental Congress, delegate to Constitutional Convention, U.S. Senator, Chief Justice of the U.S, 1796-1799. Great Documents 1776-79 issued by the state of Connecticut for Payment of Soldiers Sickness, Supplies, or other services for the war effort. Each signed by Oliver Ellsworth.



Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1769-1833), Governor of Connecticut, Secretary of the Treasury under Washington and John Adams. 1777-79 Documents for Payment in Pounds Lawful Money. Each countersigned by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. and other officials of the state of Connecticut.