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Williams, William, 1731-1811 to Benjamin Trumbull

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03733 Author/Creator: Williams, William, 1731-1811 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1794 Pagination: 2 p. + addr Order a Copy

Opposes the repeal of a statute which allocates proceeds from Connecticut's land sales in the Western Reserve for the support of religious ministers. Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of this letter he was County Court Judge of Windham, Connecticut.

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