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Freeman, Sam (fl. 1776) to Elbridge Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.235 Author/Creator: Freeman, Sam (fl. 1776) Place Written: Watertown, [Massachusetts] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

On Gerry's advice he and his regiment "have applied to Court to consider our losses at Falmouth," in the hopes the court would petition Congress. Court refuses, and feels it might seem "selfish" to do such a thing. Discusses trouble obtaining copies of records of Congress.

Elbridge Gerry was a Delegate and Representative from Massachusetts and Vice President.

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831

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