Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 to James Madison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01814 Author/Creator: Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1814/03/05 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Responds to a letter from Madison in which he told Gerry that Parliament had abolished the Courts of Session in Middlesex. Gerry considers the news "laughable." In a long note after his signature he comments on the popularity of a certain Mrs. Derby and also notes "that our republican ladies refuse to mix with those of the high federalists of our quarter." Gerry was Madison's vice president.
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