Title:
William Ellery Autograph Receipt Signed (Cut Signature), Newport, March 26, 1772 — PSA/DNA Certified

Description:
Autograph receipt signed by William Ellery, dated “Newport March 26th 1772,” penned in brown ink on a small slip of period paper. The text reads in full:

Received Newport March 26th 1772
of William Ellery Eleven Pounds
Five Shillings in full of all
Accounts &
in behalf of my Father
Abial Tripp

Ellery’s name appears prominently within the body of the receipt, and the document is neatly written in a clear 18th-century hand. The piece is encapsulated in a PSA/DNA holder labeled “CUT WILLIAM ELLERY — PSA/DNA CERTIFIED — AUTHENTIC AUTO,” certification number 84947891, preserving and authenticating the signature.

Historical Context:
William Ellery (1727–1820) was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence as a representative of Rhode Island and one of the longest-living signers of that historic document. A prominent Newport merchant and public servant, Ellery became actively involved in the Patriot cause during the American Revolution and later served in the Continental Congress.

Dated 1772—just three years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War—this receipt predates Ellery’s signature on the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Documents from this pre-Revolutionary period provide valuable insight into his commercial and civic life in colonial Newport, offering collectors a tangible connection to a Founding Father during the formative years leading up to American independence.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Encapsulated and certified authentic by PSA/DNA, certification number 84947891, with red PSA/DNA label identifying the cut signature. The protective slab ensures long-term preservation and authenticity verification.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
As a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Ellery remains a cornerstone figure of early American history. This 1772 autograph receipt—authenticated and professionally encapsulated—offers collectors a desirable and historically resonant example of his handwriting from the crucial years just preceding the American Revolution.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.