D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788 to Joshua Mauger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.112 Author/Creator: D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1778 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 24.8 cm Order a Copy
People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business rather than enlist.
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