Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 to Ann Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.07 Author/Creator: Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1851 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Friend badly burned when his office building catches fire. Writes to his sister, saying that his friend Gerry was badly injured in the fire, but hopes to continue his law practice. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Pensacola, Florida.
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