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Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820 to Thomas Pringle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.249 Author/Creator: Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1820 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Waugh, a reverend, writes to Pringle in Deptford, a township in London. In the first paragraph, which is struck, Waugh insists that Pringle meet Mrs. Gregory. He introduces Mr. Elliot, who bears this letter. Waugh hopes that Elliot will be useful in Pringle's society (possibly the Anti-Slavery Society). Notes Elliot's acquaintances, referring to his travels on the European continent and his association with James Montgomery, who wrote the poem "The Wanderer of Switzerland." Letter is attached to a brown paper frame.

Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820
Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Montgomery, James, 1771-1854

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