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John Adams, Philadelphia, letter to Elbridge Gerry :

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Description
Letter to Gerry, recently appointed to a special diplomatic commission to France, in which Adams lists several objections and opinions previously expressed by others to Gerry's appointment. Adams also expresses his wish for peace with France but also his concerns with fidelity to the public and U.S. self-defense; he also discusses the character of General John Marshall. Letter is endorsed by Gerry.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1797 July 17.
Call number
mssHM 22828
Creator
Adams, John (1735-1826)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Provenance unknown. In library as of December 1936.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Gerry, Elbridge, (1744-1814,)
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