Ellsworth, Oliver (1745-1807) [Pay order for repair of guns]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.073 Author/Creator: Ellsworth, Oliver (1745-1807) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph document signed Date: 29 May 1775 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 12 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
Cosigned by William Pithen, and Ez Williams. Pay order to Treasurer John Lawrence to pay Robert Sloan six pounds for repairing arms. Charges should be billed to Connecticut. Note on reverse dated 29 May 1775 signed by Robert Sloan certifying that he received 6 pounds.
Seller's note: Anything to do with weapons during the American Revolution is very scarce.
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