Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 to James T. Austin

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GLC#
GLC00239
Type
Letters
Date
June 7, 1813
Author/Creator
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Title
to James T. Austin
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Elbridge Gerry remarks that the governor of Massachusetts, Caleb Strong, "displayed his british colours," referring to Strong not allowing the Federal Government to recruit troops for the War of 1812 in his state. He notes that President Madison recovered from an illness and praises the president and his wife. He mentions that he cannot send a document that Austin wants. In response to Strong, President Madison withdrew all protection from Massachusetts. Gerry was then vice president.

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