William Greene (1731 1809 Revolutionary War Governor of Rhodes Island Chief Justice of the colony and Speaker of the House Manuscript D.S. lp large 4to Providence July 4, 1785 to Signer William Ellery (1727-1820 In part Whereas you the said William Ellery have been chosen Chief Justice of the Superior Court in and throughout said State to hear and determine all such appeals Causes please matters and Things whether of a Civil or Criminal nature Ellery declined the position to retain his seat Very good with embossed paper seal A fine association