Ellery, William, 1727-1820 [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]

GLC00107.03

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GLC#
GLC00107.03-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778
Author/Creator
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Title
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
16 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 10 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and speaks of Philadelphia's mood after its liberation. Mentions Elbridge Gerry and Francis Dana, members of the Continental Congress. Item in original brown wrappers fastened with a pin.

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