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Gerry, James T. (1797-1854) to Ann Gerry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.07 Author/Creator: Gerry, James T. (1797-1854) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1851 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Friend badly burned when his office building catches fire. Writes to his sister, saying that his friend Gerry was badly injured in the fire, but hopes to continue his law practice. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Pensacola, Florida.

James T. Gerry was a United States Naval Captain. He was the son of Elbridge Gerry, the fifth Vice President of the United States.

Gerry, James Thompson, 1797-1854
Gerry, Ann, 1791-1883

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