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      • Sir William Allen (Allan). "The Arrest," oil
        Nov. 05, 2016

        Sir William Allen (Allan). "The Arrest," oil

        Est: $1,000 -

        (Scottish, 1782-1850). Oil on canvas, signed "W. Allen, R.A. Edinburgh," lr, 36 x 28 in., framed

        Alex Cooper
      • 1780 Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed re: Conn. Counterfeiter Caught !
        Aug. 27, 2016

        1780 Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed re: Conn. Counterfeiter Caught !

        Est: $1,800 - $2,400

        Autographs Oliver Ellsworth Orders the Arrest of A Connecticut Colonial Currency Counterfeiter OLIVER ELLSWORTH, Delegate to the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention; Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Autograph Document Signed, "Oliv. Ellsworth," April 22, 1780, Hartford, 10.75" x 8.25", Fine. Excellent content regarding counterfeit money. In part: "To the Sheriff of Hartford County, his Deputy or either of the Constables...Whereas Abraham Gilbert...was found travilling from place to place in the county of Hartford &... examined before the subscribing authority as well touching the cause & business of his so travelling as concerning certain crimes alledged against him--& not shewing any sufficient cause or lawful authority...& it appearing highly probable that he is unfriendly to this State & was travelling... for the purpose of circulating counterfeit money & other purposes dangerous & traiterous to this & the United States--wherefore he ought to be committed & confined in goal...." The document has been backed by another sheet for stability; it is toned, with a darker area across approximately one third of the text, not affecting legibility. Boldly written and signed in dark brown ink.

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