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RI D of I Signer WILLIAM ELLERY - War Doc Signed

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William Ellery (1727-1820) Rhode Island political leader. Ellery replaced Samuel Ward, who had died, in the Continental Congress in 1776. He was the first customs collector of the port of Newport. Ellery was among the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence. 7" x 4 ½" autograph document signed, Port of Newport, August 19, 1797. "…I certify that One brass field piece marked U S. Five boxes of shot, and Ten barrels of powder have been landed in this Port from on board the Brig Little Sally James Taylor master from Philadelphia. Wm Ellery Collector.

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