Chief Justice OLIVER ELLSWORTH - 1779 Pay Order
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Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807) Jurist. Ellsworth was the second Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He also served as a senator in the newly formed Congress. Ellsworth is primarily remembered for his contribution to the formation of the Constitution and for drafting the Judiciary Act of 1789, which provided for a strong federal judiciary system and created the United States Supreme Court. 8 ½†x 6 ½†pay order, Hartford, August 6, 1779 directing payment to Ellsworth of “One hundred & Sixty three Pounds & Twelve Shillings….†Endorsed on the reverse by Ellsworth: “Order O Ellsworth Esq L 63 – 12 – 0 – August 6th 1779.â€
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