Governor Caleb Strong Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GOVERNOR CALEB STRONG
Born: 01/09/1745 in Northampton, Massachusetts
Died: November 07, 1819 in Northampton, Massachusetts
Biography
Caleb Strong (1745-1819), one of his state's first two U.S. Senators (1789-1796), served as Governor of Massachusetts from 1800-1807 and 1812-1816. In his first seven one-year terms, Governor Strong concentrated on creating a penitentiary system and restructuring the Commonwealth's court system. Strong's later four one-year terms were highlighted by his refusal to release the Commonwealth's militia for service against Great Britain in the War of 1812. Governor Strong opposed the war, and as a framer of the U.S. Constitution he argued that governors have the prerogative to determine how and when their militias will be deployed.
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GOVERNOR CALEB STRONG - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 6/1798 - HFSID 262874Signed 1798 handwritten letter to Theodore Sedgwick telling him that farmers that he represents could be ruined if forced to honor a contract Autograph letter signed: "Caleb Strong". Two pages, 8x13½ (one sheet folded, front and verso).Price: $900.00
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GOVERNOR CALEB STRONG - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/26/1806 - HFSID 251264The Governor of Massachusetts signed this document that appointed William Barry to the military office of ensign Document Signed: "Caleb Strong" as Governor of Massachusetts. One page. 15¼x9¾. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated May 26, 1806. Countersigned: "Jon.…"
Price: $500.00
