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to James Dundas

22 July 1782

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Writes in detail about his father's arrival and their activities. Indicates that "We are in hourly expectation of hearing something of Importance from Lord Howe." Explains that six ships have been sent to Howe to make a fleet of thirty and...

GLC02549.23

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

21 September 1782

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Indicates that their father has left and discusses his visit and health. Comments on their brother George and related matrimonial issues. Discusses their brother Ralph's problems finding a naval position, noting that "I am afraid He has no chance...

GLC02549.24

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

January 16, 1783

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses correspondence and family matters. Explains that their brother George is planning to go to the West Indies. Discusses their brother Ralph's difficulty getting naval work, especially because of the prospect of peace. Comments on a visit...

GLC02549.26

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas [fragment]

29 April 1783

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Laments their brother George's plan to marry an American woman and move there forever. It will also force him to work outside the navy, for want of subsistence for a family. There are some contemporary notes on the address leaf.

GLC02549.27

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

2 June 1784

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Hopes that James will visit "Now that the convulsion of Politicks is over." Mentions "contested elections" and commends "Mr. Pitt, for his Wisdom & discretion in dissolving the last Parliament." Discusses British politics, mentioning Charles Fox...

GLC02549.28

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

January 28, 1785

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses their correspondence and news of family and friends.

GLC02549.29

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

16 May 1785

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Offers possible excuses for why James has not written and asks him to respond: "you are to set out for Scotland...perhaps you are not well. perhaps you are in Love..." Some contemporary notes on the address leaf.

GLC02549.30

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

21 April 1787

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Asks for correspondence and news about their father's health. Makes a very cryptic comment: "I think the Young Ladies should erect a Pillar in honor of Dr Willis...He has at last out generalled the London Doctors. but as it is a delicate subject to...

GLC02549.31

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

17 May 1787

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Discusses their correspondence, his expectation of the birth of a new baby, and their father's health.

GLC02549.32

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Autograph letter signed

to James Dundas

January 16, 1787