Lot 10
Gerry, Elbridge. In 1813, America was still involved in the War of 1812, and the Revenue Act was a way to raise money to support the troops. The Mexican mission may have been a failed peace negotiation, leading up to the successful Treaty of Ghent. (1744-1814) American politician. Massachusetts member of the Continental Congress (1776-81, 1783-85); Signer of the Declaration of Independence and of the Articles of Confederation; Member of the US House of Representatives (1789-93); Governor of Massachusetts (1810-11); Vice President of the United States (1813-14).
Autograph Letter Signed as Vice President Two pages, recto & verso, Quarto, Washington DC, July 12, 1813. Gerry, as Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, writes to the Honorable Mr. Plumer (most likely William Plumer, a Senator from New Hampshire), in part:
"… My private opinion regards to the Mexican mission, is, that it will not be productive of peace. It is I believe the unanimous opinion of the friends of Government, that there exists an indispensable necessity for passing at this session the revenue acts. Such as are printed are enclosed in this or another packet. The Senate are now in session, & I embrace the opportunity for addressing them, afforded by the third reading of the first revenue act… E. Gerry".
Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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