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Statesman from Massachusetts (1740–1814) who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and served as the first secretary of the US Senate. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Sam. A. Otis,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, November 22, 1777. Handwritten letter to "Hon'ble Elbridge Gerry Esqr., Member of Congress," in part: "The consideration of our public affairs being in so glorious a situation fills my soul with thanks to Him who overturns Empire, putting down one & setting up another—And indeed the Capture of a Royal brave & well appointed army, the repulses and baffleing of another, considering all Circumstances, is little short of miraculous.
When the tribute of gratitude is paid to the great first Cause, what honor is due to the brave the great actors in this grand Scene! I congratulate you my honored friend in acting so conspicuous a part in it. May the rewards of virtue be your consolation thro the Struggle, may wealth & honor crown your old age!
My Compliments to the Honble Delegates of our State. The Honb. Mr. Hancock arrived here on Wednesday tho by his appearance far from being in the Situation of Gen. Burgoin when he advanced upon us, in the full power of health.
There is great expectation of a new form of Gov. in our State, I hope it will be a good one and an executive power will be lodged somewhere, at present if there is any you would be puzzled to find it, hence the Chariot wheels dragg so slowly I hear we have got the Secret Expedition to pay for amongst ourselves, which is unfair & unequal, tho it was conducted in a wretched manner.
The taxation so rapidly comeing in fashion here will make our people look about them, and am apprehensive of the opperation." Addressed on the integral leaf by Otis, and docketed by Gerry with the date of receipt. In fine condition, with paper loss to the integral address leaf.
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