Letters written to John Adams

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Creator: Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Creator: Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
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Place of creation: Cambridge, [Ma.]
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Place of creation: Cambridge, [Mass.]
Recipient: Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Recipient: Adams, John, 1735-1826.

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Abbreviations Used


AD: Autograph document

ADS: Autograph document signed

AL: Autograph letter

ALS: Autograph letter signed

ANS: Autograph note signed

DS: Document note

DNS: Document note signed

LS: Letter signed

TD: Typed document

TDS: Typed document signed

TLS: Typed letter signed




Date: April 15, 1778

Type: ALS

Creator: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1717-1787.

Place of creation: Versailles, [France]

Recipient: Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; [Lee, Arthur]

Place of receipt: Unidentified

Physical description: 1 item (4 p.) ; 21 x 17 cm.

Summary: In French. Also includes portrait of Vergennes.


Date: Mar. 6, 1813

Type: ALS

Creator: Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.

Place of creation: Cambridge, [Mass.]

Recipient: Adams, John, 1735-1826.

Place of receipt: Unidentified

Physical description: 1 item (2 p.) ; 24 x 20 cm.

Summary: Gerry promises to acquire information on US naval activities during the Revolution.

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