Ellery, William, 1727-1820 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05538 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1727-1820 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/08/10 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy
Asks his correspondent to deliver a letter. Requests that he be sent an act from his correspondent's state concerning interstate import duties. Discusses Rhode Island's opposition to impost duties called for by Congress under the Articles of Confederation. Remarks that he is looking to western territory for resources to diminish the public debt.
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