Lot 784
Trumbull, Jonathan. Aide-de-Camp to General George Washington; Congressman; Senator and the Governor of Connecticut. Partly-printed document signed ("Jona Trumbull") as Governor of Connecticut, on laid paper, October 15, 1807, New Haven, 7¾ x 12¾ in., Very Fine. Here, Trumbull is appointing William W. Avery "Ensign of the first Company in the 8th Regiment of Militia in this State…." Countersigned by Samuel Wyllys as Secretary. There is some trivial light toning and a couple of trivial pinholes at folds. The large white paper and wax seal is fully intact, looking magnificent and Trumbull's huge 4½ in. long signature is bold.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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