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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09099.14 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander |
| Title | James T. Gerry to Elbridge T. Gerry regarding changes in American ways of life and religious practice |
| Date | 20 June 1854 |
| Author | Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854) |
| Recipient | Gerry, Elbridge Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Changing times have led to changes in American ways of life and religion. Marvels at the advances of the era, and how much life is changing and advancing. Worries that the "Romanists," meaning Catholics, are trying to take over the country, though he believes they will fail. His own Episcopal parish is building a new church. Hopes he will soon be able to return to sea. |
| Subjects | Religion Christianity Navy Children and Family Catholicism Vatican |
| People | Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854) Gerry, Elbridge Thomas (1837-1927) |
| Theme | Religion; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | James T. Gerry was a United States Naval Captain. He was the son of Elbridge Gerry, the fifth Vice President of the United States. Elbridge T. Gerry founded the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and worked on various other humanitarian causes. He was the grandson of Elbridge Gerry, the fifth Vice President of the United States. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |