American politician (1754–1834) who served during the Revolutionary War and was a first responder to the historic Lexington alarm of April 19, 1775. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Eben. Huntington, Lt. Col. Commdr,” one page, 7 x 4, April 10, 1780. Honorable discharge issued to David Wood “having served the term of three years…in Col. Saml Webb’s Reg.” In very good condition, with a few partial separations along intersecting folds, two through single letters of signature, and scattered toning and soiling. Accompanied by a one page DS, dated July 3, 1784, signed by Wood as a receipt for payment of eight pounds from the state of Connecticut. RRAuction COA.
