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Macaulay, Zachary, 1768-1838 to John Macauley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.27 Author/Creator: Macaulay, Zachary, 1768-1838 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1819 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 23.3 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a one pound note and instructs his son John on how to divide it up between his siblings. Tells him to obey his uncle in all matters because without good conduct, they might not be invited to visit the temple again. Advises John to watch over his siblings.

Macaulay, Zachary, 1768-1838
MAcauley, John, fl. 1819

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