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Jurist OLIVER ELLSWORTH, JR - Payorder Signed

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. 7 ½" x 4" document signed, Hartford, Connecticut, January 15, 1777. The document directs payment to "Dudley Humphrey. Thirty Shillings for 3 days…in the Service of the United States…." Humphrey's endorsement appears on the reverse.

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