Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
James Sullivan (1744-1808), a native of Berwick, wrote to Massachusetts Governor James Bowdoin about his feeling unqualified to serve at the Annapolis Convention that met in 1786 to discuss problems with the Articles of Confederation.
Sullivan was a state court judge and delegate to the Continental Congress from 1782-1783. He was governor of Massachusetts from 1807-1808 and died in office.
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About This Item
- Title: James Sullivan letter to Massachusetts governor, 1786
- Creator: James Sullivan
- Creation Date: 1786-04-28
- Subject Date: 1786-04-28
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Locations:
- Berwick, York County, ME
- MA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 420, Box 1/26, MS00-20.0026
- Collection: John S. H. Fogg autograph collection
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Massachusetts. Governor (1785-1787 : Bowdoin)
- United States. Continental Congress--People
- Letters
- Governors--Massachusetts
- Sullivan, James, 1744-1808--Correspondence
- Sullivan, James, 1744-1808--Autographs
- Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790--Correspondence
- Massachusetts. Governor (1807-1808 : Sullivan)
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(207) 774-1822 x230
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