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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00294 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1792 |
| Title | Speech to the Connecticut Legislature |
| Date | 13 October 1792 |
| Author | Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Addressed to "Gentlemen of the Council: Mr. Speaker; and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives." Begins by mentioning the tranquil state of public affairs in the state. Addresses the issue of improving manufacturing and agriculture. Briefly mentions taxes and other issues pertinent to the state. With corrections. |
| Subjects | Taxes or Taxation Finance Economics Government and Civics Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Industry |
| People | Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796) |
| Place written | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; Agriculture; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Samuel Huntington was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Connecticut and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was governor of Connecticut at the time of this speech and served from 1786 until his death. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |