Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 to Elbridge T. Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.12 Author/Creator: Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1854 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Advises Elbridge to study hard while at college and says this is the best way to assure a bright future. Says he has not been receiving his newspapers, and is having trouble finding good carpenters to repair boats. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at the Navy Yards in Warrington, Florida
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