Merry, Anthony, 1756-1835

Anthony Merry was an English diplomat who served as Britain's ambassador to the U.S. from 1803-1806. His tenure in the U.S. was marked by great disrespect from the U.S. government, and from President Thomas Jefferson in particular. He was married to Elizabeth Merry.

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[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, February 7, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John also asks after the health of his daughter, Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker. An attached note also asks for Charles to assist John in framing some portraits for him.