Gerry-Knight II papers, 1768-1853.

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Gerry-Knight II papers, 1768-1853.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7017971

Collection consists primarily of correspondence of Thomas R. Gerry, the son of Elbridge Gerry, detailing the former's service as a midshipman in the United States Navy on board the frigates Congress, Constellation and John Adams; the sloop Erie and the ship Tarter. Also, family correspondence concerning births, deaths, marriages, travels, and occasional comments on contemporary political figures and issues.

ca. 150 items.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8010769

Massachusetts Historical Society

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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...

Erie (Sloop)

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Tarter (Ship)

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Congress (Frigate : 1794-1834)

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Gerry family.

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United States. Navy

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Built and launched at New York Navy Yard; commissioned Nov. 12, 1944; scraped in 1993. Served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. From the description of USS Bon Homme Richard (CV/CVA-31) photograph collection 1944-1971. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 41657866 The federal government decided in 1941 to send Supply Corps personnel to Harvard Business School for training in the business of equipping the Navy. This was effected by a transfer...

Gerry, Thomas R., 1794-1845.

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John Adams (Frigate)

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Constellation (Frigate)

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