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1777
Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791
[to Madam]
He expresses admiration for her. He describes Harcourt, Le Comte, and Wattelet. He expresses concern for her health and wishes her bon voyage with pleasant health benefits.
Lord Harcourt
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25 January 1779
He expresses regret that she has been so sick and unable to travel, but is glad that she is feeling better now. He compares the English and the French. He mentions Lord Chatham's declaration to never acknowledge the independence of America, which, in...
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21 September [1789]
Bushfield, William Robinson, fl. 1789
to Catharine Macaulay
He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The Address is partialy missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out.
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[1789]
Robinson, William, fl. 1789
She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.
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23 November 1773
Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773
He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.
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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
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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