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(1727 - 1820) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Ellery was a prominent Rhode Island lawyer who represented the state in the Continental Congress and in the proceedings leading the the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed D.S. "Wm. Ellery", 1 p. 8vo., Newport, Apr. 16, 1790, as a collector for the District of Newport, and grants license to Perry Winston, master of the Sloop Sally of East Greenwich, to conduct business in the port. Near fine