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26 January 1782
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Writes at length about his feelings, memories, gratitude, and regret regarding their recently deceased mother.
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19 April 1782
Discusses their brother Ralph's difficulty getting an advancement in the Navy and his plans to move. On events in America, he writes: "When a General abides the consequence of a Storm, He should resolve either to beat off his Enemies or die in the...
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22 July 1782
Writes in detail about his father's arrival and their activities. Indicates that "We are in hourly expectation of hearing something of Importance from Lord Howe." Explains that six ships have been sent to Howe to make a fleet of thirty and...
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21 September 1782
Indicates that their father has left and discusses his visit and health. Comments on their brother George and related matrimonial issues. Discusses their brother Ralph's problems finding a naval position, noting that "I am afraid He has no chance...
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February 1783
Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823
Informs James of their father's (her father-in-law) health, which is not good: "he endures his Situation as Life well spent enable A true Christian!" Notes that she is writing because her husband David is too busy to keep up his correspondence....
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