The letter-book of a diplomat. Including the biography of Elbridge Gerry signer of the Declaration of Independence : typescript, undated.

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The letter-book of a diplomat. Including the biography of Elbridge Gerry signer of the Declaration of Independence : typescript, undated.

Title page marked: "Revisions and corrections by the honorable Claude G. Bowers, former American Ambassador to Spain." Includes photograhic copies of documents and portraits.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7798995

Houghton Library

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Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

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Elbridge Thomas Gerry (July 17, 1744 (OS July 6, 1744) – November 23, 1814) was an American politician and diplomat. As a Democratic-Republican he served as the fifth vice president of the United States under President James Madison from March 1813 until his death in November 1814. The political practice of gerrymandering is named after Gerry. Born into a wealthy merchant family, Gerry vocally opposed British colonial policy in the 1760s and was active in the early stages of organizing the re...

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