Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas [fragment]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.56 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter Date: 24 April 1783 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Comments on their correspondence, his hopes that James will soon visit, and their father. Discusses what he considers to be the self-destructive plans of their brother George, who intends to quit his job, marry, and live off his joint stocks. Likens George's courtship to "an affair of honour."
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