Governor of Connecticut who was the only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710-1785). Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Jon; Trumbull,” one page, 13.25 x 8, November 21, 1776. As governor of Connecticut, Trumbull appoints Ebenezer Coe as "Captain of the first Company in the Town of Stratford in the 4th Regiment of Militia in said State." Signed at the conclusion by Governor Trumbull and countersigned by George Wyllys as Secretary. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with toning and foxing, small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and complete silking on the reverse.
Capt. Ebenezer Coe (1735-1820), the recipient of this commission, was shot through the head during the April 27, 1777, Battle of Ridgefield, but lived. In his own words '… attacked the enemy; received a musket ball through my head, which cut off part of my right ear, and carried away my right eye. I fell as dead for a time, but recovered to my thoughts after being inhumanly stabbed by a bayonet in my side, and right hand, while unfeelingly by me. I lay as dead, which perhaps was the means of turning the stream of blood another way—[and] saving my life… but blessed be the name of the Lord, which delivered me from death.” He was later awarded 60 pounds in compensation for his loss.
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