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Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.021 Author/Creator: Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 February 1786 Pagination: 3 p. ; 23.3 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated February 7, 1786. Pertains to her mother's finances and publications. Expresses concern about her finances under the care of Mr. Rudd. Folloing the end of the letter written in the mother's handwriting are notes on patriotism, the necessity of acts of violence committed by government, Helvetius's thoughts on education and the passions of men, etc.

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

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