Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas [fragment]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02549.59 Author/Creator: Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 Place Written: Richmond, England Type: Autograph letter Date: 11 December 1780 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his wife Isabella's bathing in the sea for health reasons, describing the Russian practice. Notes that James became corpulent and compares him to "Sir. J: Falstaff." Gives news of various old friends, including one currently in India. Notes that J. Gardiner got a position in the Custom House, looking "after the East India Warehouses."
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