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Samuel Huntington, Signer of the Declaration from Connecticut, as Governor
Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Saml Huntington"), discussing a survey of Connecticut’s claims to the Ohio Valley
- Paper, Ink
Catalogue Note
“The Information you have given relative to the western lands is very acceptable; I wish to receive the best Information in your power respecting those lands referred by Connecticutt, in particular the quality of the Situation, whether & how far they border on Lake Erie, & every other material circumstance which may have come to your knowledge.
“One principal design in appointing s Surveyor from each State, Undoubtedly was, that the states might have a more perfect knowledge of these Western lands as they are located from time to time; you will therefore Communicate to me as the opportunity presents, all material Information respecting this Subject. Should have wrote you repeatedly the last Season, if I had known of my Safe or certain Conveyance.” In closing Huntington requests Sherman to provide him with the best way of corresponding with him while he is undertaking the survey. Isaac Sherman was the son of another Connecticut Signer, Roger Sherman, and served as Lieutenant Colonel in the 8th Connecticut Regiment during the Revolution War.