ALS [initialed], 1776 Jan. 2, Philadelphia, Pa., to Elbridge Gerry, Watertown, Mass.

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ALS [initialed], 1776 Jan. 2, Philadelphia, Pa., to Elbridge Gerry, Watertown, Mass.

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Concerns necessity of keeping the military under civilian authority; the House of Representatives' solidarity against "the enemies of America"; the dangers of "riches or want of them" becoming a dominant factor in elections; manufacture of saltpeter in Mass.; plans for a powder mill he has sent to Paul Revere.

1 item (2 p.) ; 33 cm.

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