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Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773 to Catharine Macaulay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01794.19 Author/Creator: Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 23, 1773 Pagination: 2p. : docket ; Height: 22 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

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.

Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

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