Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.50 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 22 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the King "added that He never could forget my attention & attachment to Him during His illness" (see GLC02549.44). Notes the prestige and compensation the position would afford.
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