18th Century, Men Of Fame, Signed Documents, Thomas Seymour, T. Young Seymour
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This document group, dated 1788-1804, consists of a payment order signed by Thomas Youngs Seymour, a payment order signed by Colonel Thomas Seymour, a note of payment signed by Prince Gunn and a ledger sheet of goods bought by Colonel Seymour, signed by Adonijah Brainerd. Documents vary in size, 4x8 to 8x12, some acid free archival tape used on splits and tears, else in overall good condition.Col. Thomas Seymour was born at Hartford 17 March 1735, the son of Thomas Seymour II, and d...ied at Hartford 30 July 1829. He was married to Mary Ledyard and together had 7 children: Thomas Youngs, William, Edward, Henry Seymour (the father of CT governor Thomas Henry Seymour), Mary Juliana (who married John Chenevard), Ledyard, and Samuel. Col. Seymour has a long list of accomplishments and was a central figure in Hartford during his lifetime. After graduating from Yale he served as the King’s Attorney in 1767, and after the Revolution as the State’s Attorney.Seymour also served as Head of the Committee of Pay Table. Politically Seymour represented Hartford at the General Assembly at 18 sessions between 1774 and 1793 serving as Speaker 5 times. Between 1793 and 1803 he was annually elected to the Connecticut Senate (then the House of Assistants) and after Hartford’s incorporation as a city in 1784 he became the first mayor and served in that position until his resignation in May of 1812.Thomas Young Seymour was born on 19 JUN 1757 in Hartford, CT. He graduated from Yale in 1777. In September of that year, with the rank of Captain he was an aide to General Benedict Arnold at the Battle of Freeman's Farm and at Saratoga, where he acquired the sobriquet "Beau Sabreur of Saratoga". He is shown on horseback at the left side of the mural, "Burgoyne's Surrender at Saratoga", displayed in the U.S. Capitol building. Following the Revolutionary War, Thomas began a successful law practice, first in Philadelphia and then in Hartford. Failing health compelled his retirement in 1807.He died on 16 MAY 1811 in Hartford, CT.This is from a collection of stamps, checks, letters and covers that have not been seen by the public for over 25 years. I now accept PAYPAL. I allow International bidders and will ship Internationally. Payment must be received within 5 days.Please note: Due to continued problems shipping to China, all packages will be shipped Registered Mail at a cost of $11.75. Unfortun1809tely, there will be no exceptions made.Shipping to United States destinations.Free shipping. Domestic purchases mailed via US Postal Service First Class Mail. For items which sell for more than $100.00 I will mail via Registered Mail, with a fee of $11.75.Shipping Fee Worldwide** (Do not ship to Mexico)International shipping is NOT free. Postage on International orders under $100.00 is based on weight and mailed via US Postal Service First Class International Mail.Total Orders over: $100.00 = $11.75 for Registered Mail Shipping plus postage.
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