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Trumbull, Jonathan

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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An American patriot, judge and governor of Connecticut, who supported the movement for independence with great zeal; was much esteemed and consulted by Washington, whose frequent phrase, "Let us hear what Brother Jonathan says," gave rise to the appellation "Brother Jonathan" (1710-1785).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Trumbull, Jonathan'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​t/trumbull-jonathan.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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