ALS, 1798 April 23 : Paris, to [William Vans] Murray.

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ALS, 1798 April 23 : Paris, to [William Vans] Murray.

Gerry here defends his conduct and his position to Murray, Resident Minister of the U.S. at the Hague, that he should remain at his post in Paris, the feelings and actions of his fellow colleagues, John Marshall and William Pinckney (not named in letter) notwithstanding.

7 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6824131

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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