Jeremiah Wadsworth

Jeremiah Wadsworth (July 12, 1743– April 30, 1804) was an American sea captain, merchant, and statesman from Hartford, Connecticut who profited from his position as a government official charged with supplying the Continental Army. He represented Connecticut in both the Continental Congress and the United States House of Representatives.

Read more about Jeremiah Wadsworth:  Early Life, During The American Revolution, After The Revolution, Legacy

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