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Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.014 Author/Creator: Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 Place Written: Knightsbridge Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1785 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 3, 1785. Reports her mother's most recent bill which she promises to pay promptly. Expresses joy that she will be returning to England promptly. Also states that the latest election resulted in the rejection of a grand parliamentary reform.

Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

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