Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02293 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Westminster, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/07/06 Pagination: 2 p. 23 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was not permitted to enact protective tariffs. Instead, various states enacted tariffs.
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