January 25, 1779

Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Madam]

He expresses regret that she has been so sick and unable to travel, but is glad that she is feeling better now. He compares the English and the French. He mentions Lord Chatham's declaration to never acknowledge the independence of America, which, in Harcourt's translation, is fishing for a royal office.

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September 21, 1789

Bushfield, William Robinson, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The address is partially missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out. The letter was written on September 21, though 1789 as the year is inferred.

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1789

Robinson, William, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.

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November 23, 1773

Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.

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November 29, 1773

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Burgh

She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. She comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth.

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August 1773

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Revd [John Collett] Ryland

She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper leader must be devoted to the public and have a good understanding, not coveting a Parliamentary seat but must sacrifice for the principle of justice, with charity and love of God and country.

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December 12, 1777

Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay Graham

He regrets the departure of Catharine Macaulay Graham from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on Catharine Macaulay Graham's conversations with Lord Hanover and his opinion on America.

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December 16, 1777

Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He again expresses regret at her departure and hopes to receive news of her safe return to London. He asks if her history has been translated into French and offers his assistance.

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May 2, 1779

Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He will lend her some of his books and makes reference to a few historical points made in her history. He will seek out someone to properly translate the history into French.

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April 20, 1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is in French.

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July 5, 1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is in French.

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1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is written in French.

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14 September 1785

Document signed

Title: L'abbe Sicard

Makes Catherine Macaulay a correspondent of the Musée de Bordeaux. Signed document with a letter. In French

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14 September 1785

Saige, fl. 1785-1788

Document signed

Title: To Catharine Macaulay

In French

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September 27, 1787

Saige, fl. 1785-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is written in French.

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December 24, 1788

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Pye

She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.

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June 5, 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Nuneham

Is a draft. She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.

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June 6, 1769

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is a draft. He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Letter written at the Leiscester House.

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1770

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.

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July 24, 1847

Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be blighted, yet not in his land. He describes plans for his children regarding school and livelihood.

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19 October 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor strap man."

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10 December 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding, particularly because the bridesmaid is especially amiable and pretty. To Richard he writes about the girls at home compared with the girls there, who go after slave men. He counsels him to read more and think deeply about what he has read.

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30 December 1847

Moore, John B., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

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January 18, 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard of marrying such.

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26 February 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Garrett Moore

He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.

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