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Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 [Speech to the Connecticut Legislature]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00294 Author/Creator: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 Place Written: [Hartford?] Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 13 October 1792 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Addressed to "Gentlemen of the Council: Mr. Speaker; and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives." Begins by mentioning the tranquil state of public affairs in the state. Addresses the issue of improving manufacturing and agriculture. Briefly mentions taxes and other issues pertinent to the state. With corrections.

Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796

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