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Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823 to James Dundas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.54 Author/Creator: Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1793 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (Isabella's son) and discusses the arrangement, which was for William's education. Indicates that William had recently travelled home for vacation. Discusses their brother (her brother-in-law) George's appointment to a naval position on a ship. A note on p. 4 asks that this letter be forwarded to Agnes.

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