IRVINE, WILLIAM. 1741-1804.


EWING, JAMES. Document Signed ("James Ewing, V.P."), 1 p, oblong 8vo, Philadelphia, November 10, 1783, being a pay order directing the Treasurer of PA, David Rittenhouse, to pay Brigadier General William Irvine £47.16.9, "being one year's interest on his depreciation certificate...," also signed by Irvine ("Wm: Irvine") and by W Nicholson, leaf mildly toned and spotted, original folding creases, some offset, left margin rough.Irvine was a Revolutionary War General and represented Pennsylvania in both the Continental Congress and the House of Representatives. Ewing was also a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania militia, and served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania (in which capacity he signs here). Both men sign an interest certificate paid to Irvine for his "depreciation certificate."