ALS, 1803 October 15 : Newport, [R.I.], to [Mrs.] William Stedman, Lancaster, Massachusetts.

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ALS, 1803 October 15 : Newport, [R.I.], to [Mrs.] William Stedman, Lancaster, Massachusetts.

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While addressed to William Stedman, the letter begins "Dear Almy," and was intended for Stedman's wife, who was Ellery's daughter. Ellery gives his daughter advice concerning her health, outlook, exercise, child-rearing, etc., and discusses his Fatherhood at some length.

3 p. ; 21 x 17 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Ellery, William, 1727-1820

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William Ellery (December 22, 1727 – February 15, 1820) was a Founding Father of the United States, one of the 56 signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, and a signer of the Articles of Confederation as a representative of Rhode Island. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he received his early education from his father before graduating from Harvard College in 1747. After working as a merchant, customs collector, and as clerk of the Rhode Island General Assembly, Ellery started pr...

Stedman, Almy.

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