Ellery, William, 1727-1820 [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00107.03 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1727-1820 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph manuscript Date: June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778 Pagination: 16 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy
Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and speaks of Philadelphia's mood after its liberation. Mentions Elbridge Gerry and Francis Dana, members of the Continental Congress. Item in original brown wrappers fastened with a pin.
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