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Sharp, William, fl. 1786 to Brook Watson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.239 Author/Creator: Sharp, William, fl. 1786 Place Written: Wicken Park, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1786 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 24.4 cm Order a Copy

He wrote to Mr. Berkeley on Mauger's behalf.

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
Halifax, George Montagu-Dunk, Earl of, 1716-1771
Grenville, George, 1712-1770
Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of, 1718-1792
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778
Sharp, William, fl. 1786

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