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15 June 1797

Swan, Sally W., fl. 1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Julia Knox

Expresses her worries at not hearing any reply to the letters she wrote her and that she misses her.

GLC02437.06986

26 July 1797

Swan, Sally W., fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Knox

Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.

GLC02437.07007