Sheldon, Dominick, fl. 1689-1721 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.446.05 Author/Creator: Sheldon, Dominick, fl. 1689-1721 Place Written: Avignon, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 8, 1716 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.6 x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy
Refers to previous correspondence. Mentions an enclosed letter from the recipient's brother, whose name is not mentioned. Writes that the recipient may explain the present situation further to his brother if it is deemed safe to do so. Writes "I doe not think it necessary, all the world knowing the circumstances wee are in since the late Tretey between England and France" (possibly referring to a treaty signed in October 1716). Possibly referring to James Stuart, writes "The King is now god be thankful out of all maner of dainger and begins to sitt up..."
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