2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
Document Signed "WGreene Gov." in brown ink on fine-laid paper, April 3, 1755, Newport, RI, 2" x 6.25" doublesided sheet, About Fine. Being a pay order signed by Greene as the Governor of Rhode Island: "Pay the within Contents...for his Majesty's Service", for three pounds, signed by Greene on one side, and addressed by "The Honbl William Green To...", and on the other side: "To Thomas Richardson, Esq. Genl. Treasr." Other signatories include Samuel Mumford and Peter Mumford. Most likely for service during the French and Indian War! Nice brown-ink document, a little ink erosion and ink smudge, but Greene's signature is clear and dark, nearly 2" long.
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