Ellery, William, 1727-1820 to George G. Channing

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GLC#
GLC00108.01-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 20, 1812
Author/Creator
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Title
to George G. Channing
Place Written
Newport, Rhode Island
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. He apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. He reports that he has received a letter from R.H. Dana of Provincetown. In the letter, he praises education, and includes local news intended for Channing's mother and mentions a letter of recommendation for R.H. Dana. He asks that the letter be forwarded to M.R. Dana. A poetic note is written on the envelope leaf.

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