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Linnington, Richard (fl. 1781) to Joshua Mauger

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.229 Author/Creator: Linnington, Richard (fl. 1781) Place Written: Dorchester Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 20.5 x 32.4 cm. Order a Copy

Written on the behalf of Ann Brown, who is currently in jail because she owed money to Joshua Mauger. The letter begs Mauger to be merciful. Docketing says Dean was instructed to handle the matter.

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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