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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00108.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing regarding a loan and the death of Channing's sister Ann |
| Date | 17 May 1815 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Thanks his grandson for his letter. Glad that his loan to Channing has helped. Has heard about Channing's sister Ann's death and has written a letter of condolence to their mother. Shares his thoughts about grief and sends his love to the family. Adds a post script that his sons are entering into a partnership in Norfolk, Virginia. Asks Channing to do what he can for them. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Finance Death |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) Channing, Ann (1778-1815) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| 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 |