Ellery, William, 1727-1820 [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

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GLC00107.04
GLC#
GLC00107.04-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
October 24, 1778 - July 14, 1779
Author/Creator
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Title
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
13 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 10 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Describes preparations for Independence day in Philadelphia on the day of his departure (3 July 1779) and reports news of British marauding on the Connecticut coastline. Details his expenses as a Member of Congress. Note in Ellery's hand on back cover reads: "Mr. William Redwood of Philadelphia joined me at Providence in his way home." Item includes original sewing in margin.

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