Connecticut's 25th lieutenant governor (1797-1809) became its 21st governor (1809-11); he served many civic positions, and from 1786-97 served as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas; he also served the state convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788. ADS, 1p, 8" X 3¼", Middletown, CT, 29 October 1794..... More