ALS, 1780 October 31 : Boston, [Massachusetts], to the Honorable President of the Senate and the Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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ALS, 1780 October 31 : Boston, [Massachusetts], to the Honorable President of the Senate and the Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Gerry had been summoned to act as Senator from Essex, but says in this letter that he must decline the office.

1 p. ; 24 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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