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C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA

$ 14,900.00
  • C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA APR57
C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA APR57 C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA APR57 C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA APR57 C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA APR57

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C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA

$ 14,900.00
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C. 1798 Signed Handwritten Elbridge Gerry Letter To Wife - $50K APR w/CoA


ITEM DESCRIPTION:
    Here we have a handwritten signed letter from Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814) to his wife, penned in Paris in 1798. This remarkable piece corresponds to Gerry's time in France during the infamous XYZ Affair, a significant diplomatic episode that nearly led to war between the United States and France. Gerry, one of the three American envoys sent to negotiate with the French government, was caught in the middle of tensions when French agents—later labeled X, Y, and Z—demanded bribes as a precondition for negotiations, sparking outrage back in America. This personal letter offers a unique insight into Gerry’s experience abroad during this critical period in early American history, capturing not only his role in a turbulent diplomatic mission but also his enduring connection to his family while away from home. The document, written in Gerry’s own hand and signed, is a rare artifact from one of the Founding Fathers of the United States—known for his involvement in the signing of the Declaration of Independence and as the namesake of “gerrymandering.” The letter comes with a full transcription, ensuring the contents can be appreciated and studied in detail. Measuring standard letter size, this exceptional piece of American history retains its historical integrity and would make an extraordinary addition to any collection of early American manuscripts, political history, or Founding Fathers memorabilia. Perfect for any collector of rare historical documents.


Letter Transcription: 


Paris 26th March 1798


My dearest wife (Mrs Gerry)


My principal objects is to inform you, that the minister of foreign affairs has in a letter which he has written to the American minister, signified the dissatisfaction of the Directory, at the conduct & disposition of my colleagues towards France & of their readiness to open the negotiation with me. This I have no power to do, & shall therefore decline it. But another proposition is made indirectly, that I shall remain here to prevent a rapture, which I am informed from high authorities, will immediately take place on my departure. Should this proposal be officially made I cannot possibly decline it, because General Marshall & myself having made an offer about a fortnight past, to the minister of foreign affairs, to depend immediately for the U. States & to leave Gen. Pickering here & this not being accepted, if I should decline the measure, I shall lie responsible, or at least changeable for the consequences. Our object was to lay before the government, the true state of affairs between the two republics & to give is an opportunity of determining whether any & what further measures could be adopted to prevent a war. Before I left you, I anticipated that this would be a painful enterprise, as you will probably recollect, deed it has overpassed, in this respect, my utmost expectation. My colleagues, I have united with, in every measure, which has been adopted. But their conduct to me, has not been of that frank friendly disposition, which I expected. The whole of this, you will nevertheless consider as confidential. I shall soon write you again, whether I remain in or quit Paris.


I remain your ever affectionate

 

E Gerry

 

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Appraisal Value: $50,000.00
Our Price: $14,900.00 

Specifications of Item

Type:

Rare Document

Category:

Signed Handwritten Letter

Signed By:

 Elbridge Gerry 

Dimensions/Size of Document:

Approx. 11" H x 8.5" W

Dimensions/Size of Framed Item:

N/A

Creation Date:

March 26, 1798 

Overall Condition:

Very Fair

Appraised Value:

Comes with FREE $50,000.00 Certified Insurance Appraisal Certificate!

Our Price: 

$14,900.00

 

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