Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826 to James Dundas

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GLC#
GLC02549.23-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 July 1782
Author/Creator
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
Title
to James Dundas
Place Written
Richmond, England
Pagination
5 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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 discusses related naval matters. Comments on their brother Ralph's difficulty getting a naval post. Comments on correspondence (and the lack of it) from their brother George and James Robertson. Notes that he can give no news of politics because it is difficulty to come by, quipping that "Self Interest is the secret spring to modern patriotism." Asks James to visit.

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