HUNTINGTON, Samuel (1731-1796), as a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1784 to 1785, and the 18th Governor of Connecticut from 1786 until his death.Revolutionary War–dated manuscript Document Signed as President of the Continental Congress, “Sam. Huntington,” one page, 9.5 x 8, May 16, 1780. Pay order issued to Joseph Borden, commissioner of the Continental Loan Office of New Jersey. In part: “Pay to James Wilkinson Esqr. clothier general or his order, the sum of six thousand dollars for the use of the Hide department.” In very good to fine condition, with small areas of paper loss to fragile folds affecting a couple letters of the signature.