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Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.38 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing in particular of the grim prospect of recovery for Mrs. Gardiner (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
Dundas, James, 1752-1831

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