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Nicolle, Philip, fl. 1781 to Joshua Mauger

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.227 Author/Creator: Nicolle, Philip, fl. 1781 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1781 Pagination: Order a Copy

His wife, in Jersey, has written him about Mrs. Mauger (Philip's mother-in-law) illness. She also promises to tell him of the French invasion when she gets a chance. He hopes to return to Jersey soon.

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
Halifax, George Montagu-Dunk, Earl of, 1716-1771
Grenville, George, 1712-1770
Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of, 1718-1792
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778

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