17 April 1781
Langdon, Woodbury (ca. 1738-1805)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Elbridge Gerry
Langdon thanks Gerry, Gerry, a Declaration of Independence signer, was a member of the Continental Congress, for his concern over his recent misfortune. Says he will make the best of it. Encloses a copy of his orders to Captain Nanning of the ship "Hector" and a memorandum of provisions he can collect so he can remain at sea until 1 June 1781 if necessary (the orders and memorandum are not included here). Langdon says he has not heard of or…
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