- GLC#
- GLC01450.234-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- June 12, 1776
- Author/Creator
- Wendell, John, 1731-1808
- Title
- to Elbridge Gerry
- Place Written
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Wendell asks Gerry to use his political influence to help place him in a number of governmental positions. Says that he is confident he can attain the position of "Vendue Master" if Gerry can get him a favorable letter from the President. Also mentions his own powerful friends. He views Canada as integral to American success, though hears events are going poorly there. Letter is tipped onto a border.
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