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Hartley, David, 1732-1785 Letters on the American War

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02154 Author/Creator: Hartley, David, 1732-1785 Place Written: London, England Type: Book signed Date: 1778 Pagination: 1 v. : ii, 92 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

A collection of letters sent to the mayor, wardens, and burgesses of Kingston upon Hull. Letters related to American Revolution, called a "very alarming state of national affairs." Accuses great Britain of tyranical rule, urges recognition of American independance. John Almon- Kearseley-Dilly-Crutwell-Mullet imprint. Signed by Hartley on p. ii, and at the end of each letter, p. 32, 51, 68, and 92.

Hartley, David, 1732-1813

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