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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00108.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing discussing his understanding of feminine psychology |
| Date | 30 April 1813 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. Apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. Discusses his understanding of feminine psychology. Sends his love to the family. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Women's History |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Continental Congress from Rhode Island from 1776 until 1785. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820. Channing was a publisher in Boston and a clergyman later in life. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |