tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post2568321048192548214..comments2024-03-14T06:05:04.836-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Patriot Jonathan TrumbullCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-12705299727152556152016-08-18T20:44:07.236-04:002016-08-18T20:44:07.236-04:00You are probably right, Debra! With New York being...You are probably right, Debra! With New York being such a Loyalist stronghold, it was almost a necessity for the Patriots to have strong backing in its neighboring state or, like you said, there might have been a different outcome! Thought provoking. Thanks for commenting. Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-7648454558060142732016-08-18T20:41:46.050-04:002016-08-18T20:41:46.050-04:00It was so interesting studying this man's hist...It was so interesting studying this man's history! If I'm ever in Connecticut, I'd love to visit the Historical Society and read his correspondence! Thanks for commenting, Janet! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-10166728478130196292016-08-18T20:39:00.041-04:002016-08-18T20:39:00.041-04:00Thank you, Karen! I think I was more familiar with...Thank you, Karen! I think I was more familiar with his son who was the painter. I learned more history while researching this blog. :) Hope you have a great weekend as well! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-76415854229833763812016-08-18T20:37:16.063-04:002016-08-18T20:37:16.063-04:00You are very welcome, Mrs. Tina! I am learning rig...You are very welcome, Mrs. Tina! I am learning right along with the readers! Thanks for commenting. :)Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-40520210243656341992016-08-18T13:06:42.115-04:002016-08-18T13:06:42.115-04:00That's quite interesting! CT had such a perfec...That's quite interesting! CT had such a perfect placement as a cornerstone in the revolution. It would probably been a different outcome if CT and Trumball had fought as hard for the crown!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-7282274900749424262016-08-18T10:08:01.262-04:002016-08-18T10:08:01.262-04:00This is a fascinating post, Elaine. Thanks for sha...This is a fascinating post, Elaine. Thanks for sharing about Jonathan Trumbull and his connections to other notable Americans.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-90775594158678863472016-08-18T08:20:14.241-04:002016-08-18T08:20:14.241-04:00This is interesting! I'd heard of Trumbull but...This is interesting! I'd heard of Trumbull but wasn't aware of all these details. Thanks so much for sharing, Elaine. Have a great weekend! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-46259213132150769672016-08-17T13:59:28.243-04:002016-08-17T13:59:28.243-04:00This is great Elaine! What a rich history America...This is great Elaine! What a rich history America has and so much of it goes unnoticed...I love that you research and share about these lesser-known figures involved in the American Revolution. That is one of the reasons I love CQ, I have learned so much about our country. Thank you for sharing.<br />Blessings,TinaMrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.com