William Williams, Declaration of Independence Signer,
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William Williams, Declaration of Independence Signer, Signed Payment Slip
1p, measuring 8" x 2.125", New York, dated July 9, 1766. Signed "Wm Williams", promising to make a payment. Reading in part: "We the subscribd promise joyntly [sic] and [illegible] to pay unto Solomon Wales and Jas. Enes the Sum of Twenty pounds Lawful money on Demand…" Countersigned by John Barley Jr. The small slip of paper has flattened folds, with some separations and chipping. A few tears and paper loss. One of the small tears is through the signature. With toning and foxing. Slightly faded but clear signature.
William Williams (1731-1811) was a merchant and a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1776. He missed the vote for Independence but did arrive in time (after replacing Oliver Wolcott who was ill) to be a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1777, Williams was appointed to the Board of War.
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