Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Elbridge Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00024 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Auteuil, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 28,1785 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 24 x 19 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 23.9 x 17.9 cm Order a Copy
Writes that although he lacks any sympathy for the "philanthropy" of slavery, he will not violate the treaty requiring the enslaved people who sought freedom to be returned to enslavers. One black and white bust engraving of John Adams included.
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