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JOHN TRUMBULL, ALS Historic American Painter
JOHN TRUMBULL, ALS Historic American Painter
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Painter “John Trumbull” Mentions Two Historic Signers of the Declaration of Independence From Connecticut in 1816
JOHN TRUMBULL (1756-1843). Historical American Artist and Painter, known as “The Painter of the Revolution” notable for his historical paintings. His painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was used on the reverse of the modern two-dollar bill.
April 18, 1816-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Jno Trumbull,” To his brother, David, in Lebanon (CT), New York, 10” x 8”, Choice Extremely Fine. This wonderful Letter reads, in full:

“Dear Brother - We send by Capt. Davison to the care of Jonathan, for W. Williams; the favorite little puppy. - James Watson wishes for the other which will be a large Dog. - this is far the most intelligent & playful, and we hope will replace Pompey in the good will of all the Family. - We are happy to hear that Sister & you got safely & pleasantly home & found all friends well there and on your way. - I understand your assistance is wanted in Dusy: & hope we shall see you here again soon. - Will you beg W. Williams to make his decision between Mr. Huntington & myself soon. - I long to have that affair settled. - Mrs. T.(rumble) joins in kindest wishes to Sister & yourself & I am truly yours - Jn. Trumbull”

A wonderful, very personal family message with mention of two Signers of the Declaration of Independence, both from Connecticut, William Williams and Samuel Huntington. Very clean and clearly written in dark brown ink, lightly folded, an earlier collector notation at bottom, complete with an integral address leaf to “David Trubull Esq., Lebanon (CT)”. A rare, personal letter from “The Painter of The Revolution”.
John Trumbull served in the Revolution, then studied in London with Benjamin West, under whose tutelage he painted the “Battle of Bunker’s Hill” and the “Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec.” Many of his paintings had the most famous and historic Revolutionary War subjects and George Washington sat for him a number of times. He also painted the four Revolutionary War mural scenes which today still decorate the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. The “W Williams” referred to in the letter was William Williams, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. The affair which Trumbull wanted to settle with Williams may have been a decision on which artist was going to paint Williams’ portrait!

William Williams (1731-1811) was an American merchant and political leader from Lebanon, Connecticut. He was a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1776, where he signed the Declaration of Independence.

Samuel Huntington (1731-1796) was a member of the Continental Congress 1774-84; during that time he served on many Revolutionary War committees, Signed the Declaration of Independence, and succeeded John Jay as president of the Congress. He was elected governor of Connecticut in 1786, an office to which he was reelected annually for eleven years.
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