ALS, 1791 November 3 : Philadelphia, to [Ann Thompson Gerry].

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ALS, 1791 November 3 : Philadelphia, to [Ann Thompson Gerry].

Written to his wife, this letter is filled with gossip of the capital including a fresh report of dinner with President Washington and his familiy. Gerry requests that his drawers be searched for spurs and a letter from the town of Charlestown, Massachusetts, and a copy of his answer.

7 p. ; 22 x 18 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6907668

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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