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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00108.02 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1727-1820 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 18, 1812 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 21 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks his grandson for his letter. Approves of Channing's career choice. Compares the commission brokerage and the auctioneering business. Advises him to be polite to all persons, especially in business dealings. Thanks him for family news.

Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Channing, George Gibbs, 1789-1881

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