Baldwin, Abraham (1754-1807) to Nicholas Gilmore re: destruction of Indian towns
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.01 Author/Creator: Baldwin, Abraham (1754-1807) Place Written: New Haven, CT Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1787/12/20 Pagination: 1 p. + FF + addr. 23.7 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes concerning his belief in a state conspiracy "I believe the present design of the state is a general destruction of the Indian towns."
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
New Haven 20th Dec 1781
Dear Sir
I have not returned as soon as I expected to help you visit the secretary, read newspapers, &c.
The settlement of some old family affairs, attended with some prospects of advantage to myself has prevented me. I begin to indulge the hope of receiving accounts of the arrival of our friend [illegible], should you find any letter addressed to me, I must request you to take the trouble of directing it to this place. My anxiety for our little state is much increased by our late accounts from the places which I rec mentioned, the state must be in trouble in every part, and I believe the present design of the state is a general destruction of the Indian towns. Perhaps these internal commotions will accelerate this determination on the great political question.
I am with much respect Dear Sir your obedient humble servant
Abr Baldwin
Hon Mr. Gilman
[Note on side]: If you will have the goodness to send me a copy of your statement of the liquidated debts, you will much oblige me-
[Address]: The Honble
Nicholas Gilman Esquire
in Congress
New York
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