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Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas [fragment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.58 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter Date: 18 December 1779 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a journey Agnes will be making to Edinburgh. Discusses the hardships of starting a business. Responds to James's "observations on the prevailing Luxury of the times." Discusses the difficulties finding employment for those without influence, commenting that "perhaps never was the Influence of the Crown carried to so great an Extent." Comments on quarrels among friends.

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

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