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Macaulay, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-) to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.005 Author/Creator: Macaulay, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-) Place Written: Knightsbridge Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1784 Pagination: 3.5 p. ; 22.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 31, 1784. She writes as her mother is at sea on her way to America. She includes a message in French from Mr. Warville. She reports the latest political news, including the latest at the polls, particularly of Charles James Fox.

Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
Fox, Charles, 1749-1809
Warville, fl. 1784
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

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