Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Elbridge Gerry

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GLC#
GLC03726
Type
Letters
Date
September 11, 1779
Author/Creator
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Title
to Elbridge Gerry
Place Written
Braintree, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Adams talks about his efforts to persuade France to send reinforcements for D'Estaing's fleet, his discussions with Genêt, his relations with Lee and Franklin, and describing Lafayette's arrival in Paris to plead America's cause.

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