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Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.21 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 26, 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes at length about his feelings, memories, gratitude, and regret regarding their recently deceased mother.

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
Dundas, James, 1752-1831

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