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Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791 to James Burgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01794.20 Author/Creator: Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 29, 1773 Pagination: 2p. : docket ; Height: 22 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

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

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

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