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Ellery, William, 1727-1820 to George G. Channing

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00108.09 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1727-1820 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 17, 1815 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. Glad that his loan to Channing has helped. Has heard about Channing's sister Ann's death and has written a letter of condolence to their mother. Shares his thoughts about grief and sends his love to the family. Adds a post script that his sons are entering into a partnership in Norfolk, Virginia. Asks Channing to do what he can for them.

Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Channing, George Gibbs, 1789-1881
Channing, Ann, 1778-1815

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