ALS, 1802 April 3 : Paris, to Elbridge Gerry.

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ALS, 1802 April 3 : Paris, to Elbridge Gerry.

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The diplomat writes Gerry shortly after Gerry returned to America. "Times have much changed ... all over the world; & events which could not have been expected, have taken place almost everywhere ... They are now occupied in reconstructing the edifice of public worship ... We shall then see on what principles the alliance between Church & State is organized."

3 p. ; 20 x 15.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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