The Life Of Elbridge Gerry With Contemporary Letters

The Life of Elbridge Gerry with Contemporary Letters: To the Close of the American Revolution is a biographical work written by James Trecothick Austin. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Elbridge Gerry, a prominent American statesman who played a key role in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. The book covers Gerry's life from his birth in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1744 to his death in Washington D.C. in 1814. It explores his early years as a merchant and his entry into politics, including his service in the Continental Congress and his role in drafting the Articles of Confederation. The book also covers Gerry's tenure as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and his opposition to the final draft of the Constitution, which he believed gave too much power to the federal government. The book includes contemporary letters written by Gerry and others, providing a firsthand account of the events and people that shaped his life. These letters also shed light on the political and social climate of the time, including the debates over slavery, the role of the federal government, and the tensions between the colonies and Great Britain. Overall, The Life of Elbridge Gerry with Contemporary Letters: To the Close of the American Revolution is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important early statesmen, offering insight into the political and social landscape of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.