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- GLC#
- GLC00108.05-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- December 5, 1812
- Author/Creator
- Ellery, William, 1727-1820
- Title
- to George G. Channing
- Place Written
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
In the letter, William Ellery writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. He believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get along if they treated each other morally. He comments that a religious war would be much worse than the War of 1812. He discusses a preacher and his success with parishioners. He comments on the Channing family moving from Newport, Rhode Island, to Boston. He sends his love to all the members of the family.
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