Ellery, William (1727-1820) to George G. Channing
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00108.08 Author/Creator: Ellery, William (1727-1820) Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1814 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 24 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his grandson discussing his daily routine. Hopes Channing will have enough business so he can marry soon. Declines offer to add to his stock of wine because he wants to reserve his money during the uncertain times of the War of 1812. Comments on several orations. Discusses the British blockade and President Madison's call to raise troops.
Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Continental Congress from Rhode Island from 1776 until 1785. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820. Channing was a publisher in Boston and a clergyman later in life.
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