Warren, James, 1726-1808 to Elbridge Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.528 Author/Creator: Warren, James, 1726-1808 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 9, 1779 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses "A new Constitution of Government now forming by the Convention at Camebridge," referring to the debate over the Articles of Confederation. "The people seem convinced of the necessity of a new form of Government," but progress is slow. Fears what may happen if this convention adjourns. Says Adams and Dana will sail soon and that three ships are ready for Comte d'Estaing or General Washington.
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