(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) ELLSWORTH OLIVER Lengthy Autograph Let

Sale 1952 - Lot 8

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) ELLSWORTH, OLIVER. Lengthy Autograph Letter Signed, to James Wadsworth?, concerning his requests to the Continental Congress for repayment of monies advanced by him for supplies, lamenting at Congress's lack of money, encouraging him to file copies of receipts, discussing the possible repayment of a loan by W. Holker, informing him that he has discussed a matter with the war office on his behalf, hoping that Colonel Champion will continue to work. 4 pages, folded 4to sheet; inlaid. Philadelphia, 15 April 1780

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"I know your situation & have done what I can to relieve it, the result you have by Capt. Champion. You would have less difficulty in obtaining money if Congress had it to give you. They are as much embarrassed for want of money as you are or can be . . ."