JONATHAN TRUMBULL SR * PSA * Rev War Gov AUTOGRAPH Signed George Washington Ally

THE FUTURE GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT WRITES TO THE SON OF ANOTHER FUTURE GOVERNOR OF CT – AND SIGNS WITH AN EXTREMELY RARE VARIANT SIGNATURE

Revolutionary War Patriot and Colonial Governor of Connecticut, JONATHAN TRUMBULL, SR. early authentic autograph letter from Boston dated May, 7, 1756 and signed with a highly rare, early variant of the Trumbull family name, as "Jonth; Trumble". According the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, "The original spelling of Trumble was later changed for an unknown reason."

Trumbull, Sr. became a merchant with his father in 1731. It was likely while working in the family business that this letter was sent to Colonel Thomas Fitch, V. Thomas Fitch, V served with British colonial troops in the French and Indian Wars, primarily in upstate New York. General Sir Thomas Shirley was Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in North America as well as the youngest son of William Shirley, the Royal Governor of Massachusetts.

"Sir

On receipt of the warrant from General Shirley for £10,000 sterling I have received near the half thereof, from Charles Apthorp, Esq, and these wait on you by him to inform that in case any money be wanted for the service at New York or Albany, he will draw bills for it, which will be a saving for carriage, etc., and if requested he will draw for any sum that may be needed; and the remainder which is due he will see paid in a short time – I have take of him two setts of bills for £100 sterling each, which I concluded might be used to advantage either in our own colony, or as above mentioned – I am most respectfully, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant, Jon Trumble

For the Hon'ble Thos Fitch, Esq."

"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".

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest TRUMBULL autographs available on the market. 

Condition is as shown, with some paper loss, and scattered stains consistent with age, use and handling. Cut measures appx. 3.25" x 7.25" inside 4.5" x 9.75" encapsulate.

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

Sold as is, as shown.