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Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829 to Catharine Macaulay Graham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01794.11 Author/Creator: Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 8, 1774 Pagination: 3p : address : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with Catharine Macaulay Graham, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829
Graham, Catharine S. Macaulay, 1731-1791

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