Ellery, William, 1727-1820 [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00107.05 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1727-1820 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph manuscript Date: November 10, 1779 - April 15, 1780 Pagination: 14 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy
Discusses his travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bulk of the journal records the journey from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. Discusses a debate about blood chemistry and other medical matters that he provoked between Dr. Graham of Westbury and Thomas Tillotson, the Surgeon General of the Northern Department. Mentions a letter discovered on the road, which speaks of the forthcoming British evacuation of New York. Details his expenses as a Member of Congress.
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