Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03729 Author/Creator: Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796) Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 18.7 x 30.6 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses Connecticut's progress in raising troops for duty in the Northwest territory and the appointment of officers. Retained copy, as noted on docket. Written as governor of Connecticut to Knox as the Secretary of War.
Huntington was a member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut in 1776, 1778-1781, and 1783. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He served as governor of Connecticut from 1786 to his death.
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