Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.11 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter Date: 8 June 1780 Pagination: 8 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Offers a detailed description of the Gordon Riots. Describes the mobs' activities, including the release of prisoners, lighting of fires, extortion, and assaults on members of Parliament and known Catholics. Admits his suspicion that the French "are at the bottom of it." Mentions that "There are 10 or 12000 Soldiers now in London." Docket reads: "Brother David with an account of the proceedings of the Mob at London," referring to the Gordon Riots.
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