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William Gordon to Benjamin Franklin, March 21, 1777
J[amaica] P[lain] March 21. 1777 My Dear Sir I trouble you afresh with a packet designed for our friend Dr. Price. Be pleased to peruse the letter and papers ere…
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Letters from William Gordon
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William Gordon to Benjamin Franklin, August 13, 1777
Jamaica Plain Aut. 13 [–September 15]. 1777 My Dear Sir Your duplicate of May 1st has been recd. Am obliged to you for sending the letter to London by a…
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William Gordon to Benjamin Franklin, February 4, 1779
Jamaica Plain Feby 4. 1779 My dear Sir I must pray you, amidst the multiplicity of important business that is continually crowding in upon you, to pay an attention to…
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William Gordon to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1779
Jamaica Plain May 5. 1779 My dear Sir This may probably convey to you a painful article of intelligence, viz, the death of that great man Dr Winthrop, 2 who…
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William Gordon to George Washington, March 1, 1780
William Gordon writes to George Washington defending his moral character against accusations made by Colonel Hamilton, emphasizing the importance of honor in his position. He encloses correspondence with Hamilton to clarify misunderstandings and asserts his actions were intended to serve the public and trusted individuals. Gordon expresses concern over Hamilton's breach of confidence and seeks to address the resulting pain for Washington.
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William Gordon to John Adams, October 19, 1780
Jamaica Plain Oct. 19. 1780 O! human nature, what are thou! When one of the most noted Republicans cannot be consistent; nor be placed on an eminence without having his…
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William Gordon to John Adams, September 7, 1782
Jamaica Plain Septr 7. 1782 Last evening I heard that a vessel was arrived from Amsterdam. Was up early and went to Boston in the morning after letters, could meet…
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William Gordon to John Adams, January 7, 1784
Jamaica Plain Jan y 7. 1784 My dear Sir You have very fairly & fully discharged your epistolary account of the preceeding year; which is an encouragement for me to…
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William Gordon to John Adams, August 13, 1785
New York Au t 13. 1785 My dear Sir Yours by your son was a very agreeable letter. 1 I rec d it last wednesday while at the President’s, where…
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William Gordon to John Adams, October 4, 1785
Jamaica Plain Oc r 4. 1785 Dear Sir Your two letters of Ap r 27 th & June 26 th were duly received. The first at the President’s, Rich d…