Sale 265


Lot 5

Ellery, William (1727-1820)., U.S. judge and Rhode Island delegate to the Continental Congress.

MsDS, 13" x 8¼", Newport, 1792 Mar 26. Ship's manifest for the Sloop Peggy, apparently written in the hand of the ship's master Robert Lawton. Signed "Wm Ellery Collr" with flourish as Collector of the Port of Newport. Paper seal missing at upper left, non-contemporary "206" in pencil, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750

 
Realized $425



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