Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 to Elbridge T. Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.09 Author/Creator: Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1854 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Tells his nephew about his various ports of call in Latin America. Says he went on official business in Caracas, gave his advice to the men working on the Panama railroad, and visited St. Thomas. Briefly describes some of his ports of call. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Greytown, Nicaragua, also known as San Juan del Norte.
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