“Elbridge Gerry to Ann Gerry,” August 26, 1787. In Supplement to Max Farrand's The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787, edited by James H. Hutson. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1987.  https://consource.org/document/elbridge-gerry-to-ann-gerry-1787-8-26/20130122084707/

You mistook my meaning with respect to my Lodgings: I meant my situation as a delegate was uneasy: I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention being apprehensive, and almost sure they will if not altered materially lay the foundation of a civil War. This entre nous¹ . . . . I never was more sick of any thing than I am on conventioneering: had I known what would have happened, nothing would have introduced me to come here. I am and must be patient a little longer. 

Yours affectionately

E. Gerry

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