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Matthew Griswold twice autographed partially printed Connecticut legal document measuring approximately 7.5 x 5.7", concerning a civil action involving a debt. Griswold has signed at the lower portion of the document. The verso bears a handwritten constable's return dated Norwich, January 14, 1796, noting that the writ was read in the hearing of the named Joseph Armstrong.

Good condition with overall age toning, staining, horizontal folds with areas of separation, edge wear, chipping, and scattered small losses as shown.

Matthew Griswold (1714-1799) was a Connecticut lawyer, judge, Revolutionary-era political leader, and governor. He served as deputy governor of Connecticut throughout much of the American Revolution and succeeded Jonathan Trumbull as governor in 1784, serving until 1786. Fort Griswold in Groton, Connecticut, was named for him while he was deputy governor. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}

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