Lot 35
Trumbull Sr., Jonathan (1710-1785), Governor of Connecticut Colony and as a State— the only person to have served in both capacities for any Colony/State, three documents written mostly or entirely in his hand: the first is a list of taxes owed, 10th May 1763, signed front and back "Jon'th Trumble Assist" (an earlier spelling he employed); the second is a subpoena issued "In his Majesty's Name", 29th of June 1769, signed "Jon'th Trumbull D Gov", as Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of Connecticut; the third a war dated order to give Eben Robinson, the quartermaster some funds to purchase paper, signed "Jon'th Trumbull" as Governor of the State of Connecticut, generally Very Good.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $575 |
