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CT D of I Signer WILLIAM WILLIAMS - Document Signed

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William Williams (1731-1811) Connecticut merchant, patriot. Williams was elected to the Continental Congress to replace Oliver Wolcott. Though he arrived at Congress too late to vote for the Declaration of Independence, he did sign the formal copy as a representative of Connecticut. 6 ½" x 3 ½" autograph financial document signed, Lebanon, April 30, 1782. "…To pay James Thomas…& charge to acct. on your Rate Bill…Wm. Williams…." There is a small "X" through the signature and a water stain in the center of the document.

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