Three documents signed by soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War and went on to serve in Connecticut's General Assembly:
Samuel Holden Parsons
American lawyer, jurist, and general (1737-1789) who Senator George F. Hoar described as 'one of the strongest arms on which Washington leaned, who first suggested the Continental Congress, from the story of whose life could almost be written the history of the Northern War.' Partly-printed DS, signed "Sam. H. Parsons, Just. Pac.," one page, 6.5 x 5.5, January 19, 1774, commanding the sheriff of Lyme to summon Silas Marvin to respond to a legal claim. Affixed to a larger page and in very good condition, with a central horizontal split to the document.
Thomas Youngs Seymour
American soldier, lawyer, and politician (1757-1811) who was responsible for escorting British General John Burgoyne to Boston after his surrender; he is depicted atop a black horse in Trumbull’s painting 'The Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga.' Manuscript DS signed "Th. Y. Seymour, Clerk," one page, 7.75 x 4.25, May 1806, certifying Simeon Munger's attendance at the General Assembly. In very good to fine condition, with small tape stains.
William Edmond
American soldier, lawyer, and politician (1755-1838) who was wounded during the Revolutionary War and later represented Connecticut in the House of Representatives. Manuscript DS, signed "Wm. Edmond, Clerk," one page, 7.75 x 6.5, June 3, 1796, approving a payment to James Rogers for his attendance at the General Assembly. In very good condition, with dampstaining, chipping to edges, and two small tape stains.
