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Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.015 Author/Creator: Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 Place Written: Bath Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 27, 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated October 27, 1785. Expresses concern that she has not heard from her mother. She requests a certificate of bill in order to settle her accounts. She comments on the good state of an uncle, about whom a local newspaper reported that he was near death.

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

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