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Ellery, William (1727-1820) [Collection of five journals chronicling William Ellery's travels to Congress] [Decimalized .01-.05]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00107 Author/Creator: Ellery, William (1727-1820) Place Written: various Type: Header Record Date: 1776-1780 Pagination: 5 items Order a Copy

Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Continental Congress from Rhode Island from 1776 until 1785.

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