ALS, 1781 January 10, Marblehead, Massachusetts, to John Adams.

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ALS, 1781 January 10, Marblehead, Massachusetts, to John Adams.

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Gerry responds to six letters of Adams. Comments on campaigns in the southern states, "the defection of the infamous General Arnold," a plentiful harvest, the depreciation of the currency, and means of raising revenue.

9 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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