Served with distinction as a captain at the battle of Bunker Hill, became a colonel, and continued in the Continental army until 1777. Afterward he sat in the Connecticut legislature, in which he was chosen speaker. DS, one page, 7.5 x 12.5, November 19, 1759. Land grant issued by William Brattle to Ezekiel Williams for one and a half acres of land, signed at the bottom in black ink “John Chester.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, a bit heavier in the folds, light mirroring of ink from premature folding and scattered foxing. R&R COA.
