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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00108.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing on business matters and the War of 1812 |
| Date | 7 December 1812 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Military document |
| Content Description | 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. Believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get along if they treated each other morally. Comments that a religious war would be much worse than the War of 1812. Discusses a preacher and his success with parishioners. Comments on parts of the Channing family moving from Newport, Rhode Island, to Boston. Sends his love to all the members of the family. |
| Subjects | Law Finance Children and Family Religion War of 1812 Military History |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce; Law; War of 1812; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Continental Congress from Rhode Island from 1776 until 1785. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820. Channing was a publisher in Boston and a clergyman later in life. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |