Jonathan Trumbull

As soon as he was well, he was appointed by Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull and the Council of Safety to the command of a detachment of Connecticut militia consisting of fourteen regiments destined for the defense of New York City.

History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

He worked so earnestly hard, that he spoke of retirement, in a letter to Governor Jonathan Trumbull.

History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

“No doubt we all need pardon from Heaven,” the patriot governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut afterward remarked, “for our manifold sins and transgressions; but the American who needs the pardon of his Britannic Majesty is yet to be found.”

Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

“No doubt we all need pardon from Heaven,” the patriot governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut afterward remarked, “for our manifold sins and transgressions; but the American who needs the pardon of his Britannic Majesty is yet to be found.”

Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

Henry Knox or Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., or David Humphreys, or almost any other of those who remained with him to the end might have taken him apart, quality by quality, but they could not easily have put him back together again.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

On July 17, despite a lengthy interview with Knox on Indian affairs, Washington took time to acknowledge a letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

By morning Jonathan Trumbull had a draft that Washington found altogether acceptable:

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

The last strictly personal letters from President Washington went to Henry Knox and Jonathan Trumbull.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Jonathan Trumbull, patriot, prophet and politician, who had aided Washington valiantly during the war.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., the choice of Washington for the post of military secretary, promised to join the staff early in June; other appointees were under consideration.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968