Lot 169
Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) Son of Connecticut's Revolutionary War governor; served as General George Washington's secretary during the Revolution; governor of Connecticut from 1797-1809. Three Documents Signed ("Jona Trumbull") as Governor of Connecticut, all being military commissions for Abel lRossetter. The first is signed at New Haven, October 12, 1799, 1pg. folio, appointing "Abel Rossetter…Lieutenant of the fifth Coimpany in the 27th Regiment of Militia…"; the second is signed at New Haven, October 17, 1804, 1 pg. folio, appointing Rossetter "Captain of the 6th Company in the 27th Regiment of Militia…"; the third is signed at Hartford, May 23, 1809, 1 pg. large folio, appointing major in the 27th regiment. Documents have toning and a few; the third one has a couple of splits and tears. All three large paper seals are present. Overall Very Good. Accompanied by some research on the Rossetter family (3 items).
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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