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4 January 1774
Lee, Michael, fl. 1773-1774
to Henry Knox
Orders Harwood's translation of the New Testament and asks that it be sent with the binding of the "Master Key to Popery."
GLC02437.00113
8 June 1780
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Offers a detailed description of the Gordon Riots. Describes the mobs' activities, including the release of prisoners, lighting of fires, extortion, and assaults on members of Parliament and known Catholics. Admits his suspicion that the French...
GLC02549.11
27 October 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Landon Carter
Signed twice by Washington. Discusses his campaign, the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank and Saratoga, and the danger of being captured. "at the same time that I assure you, that, It is not my wish to avoid any danger which duty requires...
GLC07115.01
24 May 1781
Mentions the marriage of D. Erskine and the parliamentary elections. Describes his first visit to the opera, which he detested. Compares listening to songs in foreign languages (he does not understand) to "those poor bigots who say their prayers in...
GLC02549.17
4 July 1774
Knox, Hugh, 1727-1790
Asks Henry to help him acquire subscribers for his new publication, which will be printed in New York shortly, possibly referring to "Moral and religious miscellany; or, Sixty-one aphoretical essays, on some of the most important Christian doctrines...
GLC02437.00161
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