Mercer, John F., 1759-1821 to George Weedon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06491.01 Author/Creator: Mercer, John F., 1759-1821 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 11 March 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 23.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses waiting for news of a peace treaty to end the American Revolution. Indicates that no major breakdowns in negotiations are anticipated. The British desire "a kind of naturalization for their merchants" and free trade to their islands in the West Indies, which is likely to be conceded. A note on the verso states that he will relay the official communication as soon as it arrives.
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