Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 to James Bowdoin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03711 Author/Creator: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 Place Written: Norwich, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Connecticut Governor Huntington expresses his approval of the suppression of the insurgents (involved in Shays rebellion). Agrees to cooperate with Massachusetts Governor Bowdoin in apprehending insurgents hiding in Connecticut and not supplying them with arms or provisions. Reassures Bowdoin that the people of Connecticut "detest the lawless and violent courses which insurgents have taken." Indicates "copy" on the upper left hand corner.
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