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29 November 1773
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to James Burgh
She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. Sh comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth
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August 1773
to Revd [John Collett] Ryland
She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper...
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12 December 1777
Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789
to Catharine Macaulay
He regrets the departure of CMG from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on CMG's conversations with Lord Hanover and his opinion on America.
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16 December 1777
He again expresses regret at her departure and hopes to receive news of her safe return to London. He asks if her history has been translated into French and offers his assistance.
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2 May 1779
He will lend her some of his books and makes reference to a few historical points made in her history. He will seek out someone to properly translate the history into French.
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20 April 1778
Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778
In French
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5 July 1778
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1778
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14 September 1785
L'abbe Sicard
Makes Catherine Macaulay a correspondent of the Musée de Bordeaux. Signed document with a letter. In French
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Saige, fl. 1785-1787
To Catharine Macaulay
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27 September 1787
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24 December 1788
to Mr. Pye
She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.
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5 June 1769
to Lord Nuneham
Draft She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.
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6 June 1769
Nuneham, fl. 1769
Draft He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Written at the Leiscester House.
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July 24, 1847
Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847
to Robert E. Moore
He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be...
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19 October 1847
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore
He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor...
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10 December 1847
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
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18 January 1848
He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard...
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26 February 1848
to Garrett Moore
He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.
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8 July 1848
He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque.
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18 October 1848
Moore, Robert, fl. 1848
He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.
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22 October 1848
He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.
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19 November 1848
He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.
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11 December 1848
He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market...
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15 December 1848
He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...
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