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Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821 to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.011 Author/Creator: Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821 Place Written: Knightsbridge Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1785 Pagination: 3 p. ; 22.5 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 4, 1785. Pertains to viewing a play where the British royalty were in attendance. Also mentions that she received the painting of her mother. She includes a list of all the purchases and prices she has made for her.

Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

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