Both William Williams and Oliver Wolcott were signers of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. This treasury note from 1780 deals with the House of Representatives of Connecticut hiring and paying a chaplain.
In the House of Representatives
This House grants to the Rev. Mr. Nathan Strong the sum of six pounds for his services as Chaplain to s’d (said) House in their of Oct 1780. The treasurer is ordered to pay the same accordingly.
Signed Wm Williams
(Superimposed) Oliver Wolcott
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Topic : Founding Fathers, Military
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