22 July 1771

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl of Buchan

She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

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8 October 1774

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with CMG, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

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13 December 1774

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl of Buchan

She writes about living through posterity and expresses admiration of the Earl. Her health is much better. She writes about her daughter. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

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25 January 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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21 September [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 partialy missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out.

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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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23 November 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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29 November 1773

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Burgh

She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. Sh 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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12 December 1777

Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

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

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16 December 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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2 May 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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20 April 1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

In French

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5 July 1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

In French

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1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

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. 1785-1787

Document signed

Title: To Catharine Macaulay

In French

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27 September 1787

Saige, fl. 1785-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Catharine Macaulay

In French

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24 December 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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5 June 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Nuneham

Draft She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.

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6 June 1769

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Draft He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Written at the Leiscester House.

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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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18 January 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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11 May 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to come in the summer.

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