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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

January 24, 1789

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Of his schedule, he writes that for a time he was "going every other days to Windsor, sitting up all Night, hurrying home the next, & struggling to keep my usual business." He does not state exactly what he was doing, but does remark that "I fancy...

GLC02549.44

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

12 November 1789

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Complains that it has been over six months since James last wrote. Congratulates James on positive reviews of his work as a lawyer and urges him to establish his own practice, and offers some financial assistance. Comments on a possible...

GLC02549.46

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

12 July 1790

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Mentions his hope that the upcoming marriage of Lord Graham would give James an occasion to visit. Write's very critically of their brother George's wife, Mona: "Lady I cannot call her, that I should not be surprised at any act of Barbarity She...

GLC02549.45

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

3 November 1790

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...

GLC02549.48

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

12 May 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses mutual acquaintances, including Mr. Erskine and the Duke of Roxbury, who speak highly of James and are available for recommendations. Expounds on the importance of an active life and remarks that the only people whose lives are "bearable...

GLC02549.47

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

28 October 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.

GLC02549.49

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

27 December 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the...

GLC02549.50

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

4 May 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (David's son) and offers the same courtesy to James's oldest son. Explains that their brother George will be leaving week because he obtained a position on a naval vessel. On the difficulty...

GLC02549.53

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Autograph letter

to James Dundas [fragment]

10 October 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses sending his son William to stay with James for his schooling. More than half of the third page has been cut off.

GLC02549.51

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

26 October 1792