Andrew Adams Acts As A Sounding Board
Updated 8/29/21
Andrew Adams was a signer of the Articles of Confederation.
Andrew Adams
Andrew Adams had followed in his father’s footsteps and became a Connecticut lawyer.
Having become known for his intelligence as an attorney, Adams was elected to the Connecticut Council of Safety. This Revolutionary Government took over at the outbreak of the war with Great Britain.
Andrew also volunteered his service to the Connecticut militia where he rose to the rank of Colonel.
Articles of Confederation
After independence was declared and a new government created for his State, Adams was selected to its House of Representatives.
Andrew stayed in this organization for five years, eventually become Speaker of the House and controlling the topics on the floor.
Additionally, Adams was sent to Philadelphia to represent Connecticut in the Continental Congress. He worked toward and signed the Articles of Confederation, creating the first government of the United States of America.
Connecticut Lawmaker
Upon returning home, Adams was chosen by Governor Johnathan Trumbull to sit on the Connecticut Executive Council.
This Council acted as a combination of the State’s Senate and Governor’s Cabinet.
Furthermore, Adams was chosen to sit on the Connecticut Supreme Court. By 1793 he would be named Chief Justice of that Court, remaining on the bench for the rest of his life.
Andrew Adams
When looking for information that makes Andrew Adams stand out, one quickly realizes that Adams was used as a sounding board for many of his contemporaries. Looking through his letters, his friends would often discuss issues and inquire his thoughts on the matter.
Interestingly, most of these conversations discuss the Revolutionary War’s progress and, specifically, troop movements. Although Adams did serve in the war, he was always known more for legislative and judicial matters than that of warfare.
It is obvious his colleagues respected him, as they would ask his opinion regarding subject matters that he did not seem to be an expert in.
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