To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 25 March 1813
From Elbridge Gerry
Cambridge 25th March 1813
Dear Sir,
The enclosed petition I have the honor to transmit. It should have been directed to the supreme Executive, & affords me an opportunity of renewing my assurances of perfect esteem & respect, & of my remaining Yours most sincerely
E. Gerry
The petitioners I have reason to believe, are firm supporters of the national Government
RC (MdHi). Enclosure not found, but a docket on the cover of the letter indicates that it was a “Petition of the Inhabitants of Fairhaven.”