American soldier and politician (1740–1809) who served as paymaster general in the Continental Army and as George Washington's aide-de-camp; he later served as governor of Connecticut and as the second Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J. Trumbull,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, March 18, 1783. Letter to Colo. Dyar, in part: "The Time of my Brother's receiving the 21,000 dollars was fully ascertained in my last to you, as I am able to do it—It must depend only on probable circumstances, which are mentioned in that letter. I wish I was possessed of money, either of my own, or belonging to the State, to furnish Sister Amelia, I would do it—but in myself, I am poor, & the ability of the State, for present Need, is equally unavailing—the Interest of the Bills received, has been applied…the particulars I can show you here…I am so lately from Connecticut that I know not how to obtain Leave of Absence again—If Seymour would receive payment as you mention…I should be exceedingly glad to have that debt settled—but I fear Col. Wadsworth is mistaken—Suppose I shall have opportunity to see you along on your return to Connecticut. I wish Capt. Barney's acco[ount] was more explicit respecting a general peace, I fear much, least we shall be obliged to have another campaign." In good to very good condition, with overall staining and old repairs to splitting along intersecting folds.