JONATHAN TRUMBULL, SR. 16th CT Gov & Patriot AUTOGRAPH Warrant Signed * PSA

THE FUTURE COLONIAL GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT PARTIAL ARREST WARRANT EXPENSE DOCUMENT RELATED TO SCANDALOUS CASE & SIGNED WITH AN EXTREMELY RARE VARIANT SIGNATURE

Revolutionary War Patriot and Colonial Governor of Connecticut, JONATHAN TRUMBULL, SR. early authentic autograph partial arrest warrant expenses dated February 1744/45 from the "Connecticutt Colony" (sic) signed with a highly rare, early variant of the Trumbull family name, as "Jon.th Trumble, Assis't". With the exception of the top two lines and arithmetic on the verso, the entire handwritten portions were penned in Trumbull's flowing hand. 

According the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, "The original spelling of Trumble was later changed for an unknown reason." 

Still a colonial subject of his Majesty, George III of England, Trumbull was serving as Judge (or "Assistant) in the Wyndham County Court of the Colony of Connecticut around this time. Trumbull accounts for the expenses related to an indictment of Benjamin Neguss for what was then termed, "Carnal Knowledge" – an archaic legal euphemism for sexual intercourse.

Later, as Governor, "Brother Jonathan" Trumbull was a trusted friend and advisor of General George Washington throughout the Revolutionary period, dedicating the resources of Connecticut to the fight for independence. Washington declared him "the first of the patriots". When British General Thomas Gage sent Trumbull a request for assistance after the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, Trumbull refused and made clear his choice to side with the patriots, saying that Gage's troops would "disgrace even barbarians".

The Trumbull document has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated using PSA/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed technology. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest TRUMBULL autographs available on the market. 

In fine condition is as shown, consistent with age, use and handling. Cut measures appx. 2.755" x 7.5" inside 6.5" x 10" encapsulate.

Own a remarkable, museum-quality piece of colonial American history! The perfect gift for the Revolutionary War collector, autograph enthusiast, or History buff. 

Sold as is, as shown.