Hawley, Joseph, 1723–1788 to Elbridge Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.23 Author/Creator: Hawley, Joseph, 1723–1788 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : address Order a Copy
Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health) from his position as the commanding major general in the Continental Army in April, 1776, and his sensitivity to issues relating to liberty and property. Also mentions quartering soldiers.
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