17. WILLIAM ELLERY (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 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Signature and closing on a tiny sheet, taken from a letter. In full: "Give y love to all who love us. Yrs affectly Wm Ellery". Mounted, very good. $150-200