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to Catharine Macaulay

He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

GLC01794.05

to Catherine Macaulay

He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America. The...

GLC01794.04

to Catharine Macaulay

Typed Copy of GLC 01794.05

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.05.01

to Catharine Macaulay

The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...

GLC01794.07

to Catherine Macaulay

He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.09

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with Catharine Macaulay Graham, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.11

to Catherine Macaulay

Typed copy of a letter between the Earl of Buchan and Catherine Macaulay.

GLC01794.57