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Wendell, John, 1731-1808 to Elbridge Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.234 Author/Creator: Wendell, John, 1731-1808 Place Written: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 12, 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Wendell asks Gerry to use his political influence to help place him in a number of governmental positions. Says that he is confident he can attain the position of "Vendue Master" if Gerry can get him a favorable letter from the President. Also mentions his own powerful friends. He views Canada as integral to American success, though hears events are going poorly there. Letter is tipped onto a border.

Wendell, John, 1731-1808
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

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