Jonathan Trumbull Sr. was an American politician who served as the governor of Connecticut during the American Revolution. Trumbull and Nicholas Cooke of Rhode Island were the only men to serve as governor of both a British colony and a U.S. state, and he was the only governor to take up the Patriot cause at the start of the Revolutionary War. Trumbull College at Yale University, the town of Trumbull, Connecticut, Trumbull County, Ohio, and Jonathan the Husky the UConn mascot are all named for him. Trumbull was the father of John Trumbull, the noted artist, and Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased with report on quota of troops. Advises Trumbull on exchange of Danbury prisoners. Praises…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 7, 1777. Speculates on purpose of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns Trumbull that British may attack eastern states rather than advance up North River. Gives…
[ Skippack, Pennsylvania ] October 1, 1777. Discusses promotion of Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs and sends news of fall of Philadelphia.
[ Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778 .] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected…
Passi July 22. 1778 Sir We received your Excellencys Letter of May 29, by Captain Niles, with the Dispatches from Congress, which you had intrusted him, with, in good order.…
Passy, July 22. 1778 Sir, We received your Excellency’s Letter of May 29. by Capt. Niles 2 with the Dispatches from Congress which you had intrusted him with, in good…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 19, 1778 . Regrets that plans for winter quarters cannot be altered.
Fishkill [ New York ] June 18, 1779 . Asks that militia who work with George Starr be exempted.
New Windsor [ New York ] July 7, 1779 . Warns that British expedition up Long Island Sound may mean an attack on Connecticut.
George Washington writes to Jonathan Trumbull expressing regret that more military aid cannot be dispatched to Connecticut. He emphasizes the strategic importance of defending the North River to protect the region from British forces. Washington prioritizes resource allocation to maintain control over key waterways during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington informs Jonathan Trumbull that Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons is dispatched to Connecticut to organize and send recruits for the Continental Army following recent Congressional requisitions. Washington requests Trumbull's cooperation in supporting Parsons' efforts to ensure the timely recruitment and deployment of soldiers.
George Washington informs Jonathan Trumbull that George Olney is dispatched to New London to collect clothing, arms, and ammunition arriving with the French fleet. He requests Trumbull to provide wagons and teams for transporting these supplies. Washington expresses urgency to commence military operations soon.
George Washington instructs Jonathan Trumbull regarding the case of James Wilson, an American soldier sentenced to death for treason, implying a decision or intervention. He also informs Trumbull that New Jersey troops have been deployed to Wyoming, Pennsylvania, indicating ongoing military movements during the Revolutionary War.