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Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02343 Author/Creator: Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 26, 1813 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Apparently a retained draft briefly outlining the manner in which Gerry will take the vice presidential oath of office It is written on the verso of the docketed address leaf of a letter from Madison to Gerry. With Madison's free frank.

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Madison, James, 1751-1836

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