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22 June 1783
Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791
to Catharine Macaulay
He mentions the recent conclusion of her great histories as models for future historical work. He expresses his annoyance with Parliament and their useless debates.
GLC01794.15
02 July 1766
Cardross, fl. 1763-1791
He comments on Mr. Pitt and the present schemes of administration. Pitt's opinion on the affairs of America differ from those ministers who appointed him, creating an "instance of duplicity." He comments on "the total neglect of Continental affairs."
GLC01794.32
21 February 1778
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Mrs. Snowden
GLC01794.40
9 November 1789
Mallet, Philip, fl. 1763-1791
to Catherine Macaulay
sending a book, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, mentioning the French Revolution (positively)
GLC01794.42
1854 circa
Darby, John C., fl. 1850
[to Tobias Gibson]
The date is inferred from the election years in which the politicians mentioned ran for office. Discusses various political figures such as William Seward, Francis P. Blair (former Free Soiler), Lewis Kossuth, James Buchanan, Daniel Webster and...
GLC04501.063
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