Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808 to Lord Frederick North
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03305 Author/Creator: Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1 August 1783 Pagination: Order a Copy
Transmits extracts of letters (not included) written by an unknown member of Congress to a friend which have come into his possession. Advises that the letters, " ... contain so much information, and appear to be written with so much judgment, that I cannot delay transmitting them to your Lordship." This letter is Carleton's retained copy, noted as duplicate no. 97. Written as Governor of Quebec to North as the British Secretary of State. One black and white bust engraving of Guy Carleton included.
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