[American Revolution] [Connecticut]

[Broadside] [Nomination for Election in May, 1776] at a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the Colony of Connecticut, Holden at New-Haven on the 2d Thursday of October, Anno Dom. 1775. The Gentlemen, Nominated by the Votes of the Freemen, to Stand for Election in May Next

[New London], [Printed by Timothy Green], 1775. 1 sheet. 24 [of 33] cm. "The Gentlemen, nominated by the votes of the Freemen, to stand for Election in May next, as sent in to the General Assembly, holden at New-Haven on the second Thursday of October, 1775, viz. The Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esq.; The Honorable Matthew Griswold, Esq.; Jabez Hamlin, Esq.; Elisha Sheldon, Esq.; Eliphalet Dyer, Esq.; Jabez Huntington, Esq.; William Pitkin, Esq.; Roger Sherman, Esq.; Roger Sherman, Esq.; Abraham Davenport, Esq.; William Samuel Johnson, Esq.; Joseph Spencer, Esq.; Oliver Wolcott, Esq.; Samuel Huntington, Esq.; Mr. Richard Law; Col. William Williams; Col. Erastus Wolcott; Col. Samuel Holden Parsons; Mr. Daniel Sherman; Mr. Silas Dean; Mr. Titus Hosmer." The seat of Governor was won by Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785), a friend and advisor of George Washington) who was one of only two colonial governors to continue in office after the Revolutionary War. The others elected were Matthew Griswold, Deputy Governour; while Jabez Hamlin, Elisha Sheldon, Eliphalet Dyer, Jalez Huntington, William Pitkin, Roger Sherman, Abrain Davenport, Joseph Spencer, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, Richard Law, and William Williams, were chosen Assistants (see Peter Force: American Archives: 1844 4th series Vol. 5 (1844) p. 1604. Ascribed, by Bristol, to the press of Timothy Green of New London; but more likely printed at New Haven by Thomas and Samuel Green. Not in Johnson, H.A. New London. We could locate only one at auction at the American Art Auctions sales of the library of James Trumbull in 1921. ESTC locates copies at American Antiquarian Society, Library of Congress, and Connecticut Historical Society. Evans 42793 (Shipton & Mooney). Bristol; B3947. Top edge torn away thus lacking the state seal and title above it (about 10 cm.), lower title lacking a few words of title, folded, light soiling, a few small tears and chips.

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[American Revolution. Connecticut Militia]

Revolutionary War Pay Receipts Signed by Reuben Smith, Who Served Under John Strong, and Paymaster, Charles Kellogg

Hartford, [CT], 1778. 2 sheets. Dated January 14th, 1778 & June 5th, 1778. Two documents pertaining to the receipt of payment for the military service of Reuben Smith, from Charles Kellogg, Paymaster to the Militia of the State of Connecticut. Cash received of Oliver Ellsworth, Esq. 1. [Manuscript Signed] 9x 5 inches. Rec'd Hartford 14th Jan. 1778 in cash and receipts One Hundred and Sixty Pounds Eleven Shillings and Three Pence to Money of Reuben Smith for which Sum Smith gave his receipt to Oliver Elsworth Esq. at Fiskills in October last as Paymaster to the Volunteer Regiment under the Command of John Strong Capt. Commandant [signed] Charles Kellogg Paymaster to the Militia of the State of Connecticut. 2. [Manuscript Signed] 9x 7 inches. D. The State to Reuben Smith. To Chas. Kellogg, Recpt. dated January 14, 1778 for cash & recpts.to him as paymast of the Militia ---£160.11.3 1777[?] 4th. By cash rec'd of Oliver Ellsworth Esq. £160.11.3. Hartford June 5 1778. Errors Excepted. Reuben Smith. Reuben Smith had also served under in Captain Nathaniel Buell's Company in Benjamin Hinman's regiment. There is a Reuben Smith listed as having served three days as a minuteman. Very good, extremities worn, one edge torn, affecting small portion of text, minor browning and soiling.

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