Colonial America
New Haven, CT. Sermon Preached 1788 at the Interment of Madam Ursula Griswold, Consort of His Excellency Matthew Griswold..."
1788-Dated Colonial Imprint titled, "A Sermon Preached April 8th, 1788, at the Interment of Madam Ursula Griswold, Consort of His Excellency Matthew Griswold, Esq." by John Devotion, New Haven (CT), Printed By J. Meigs, 1788, Very Fine.
This rare American printed By J. Meigs, of New Haven, Sermon Preached April 8th, 1788, at the Interment of Madam Ursula Griswold, Consort of His Excellency Matthew Griswold, Esq. is the first we have offered. The pages lightly soiled, some minor edge wear, uniform tone, all original string bound. Ursula Griswold was the wife of Connecticut Governor Matthew Griswold. Matthew Griswold (1714-1799) was the 17th Governor of Connecticut (1784-1786). He also served as the First Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of the Superior Court, during the American Revolution (1769"1784). A historic State of Connecticut early American Sermon for the wife of the Governor.