ALS, 1765 September 9 : Newport to [Lucy Ellery].

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ALS, 1765 September 9 : Newport to [Lucy Ellery].

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Ellery writes a letter to his daughter full of parental advice and admonishments. He also refers to the agitation in Boston, no doubt resulting from the Stamp Act.

4 p. ; 19.5 x 16 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...

Ellery, Lucy.

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