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13 August 1787

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She speculates why she hasn't received word from CMG. She has seen many wonders and can't take the time to write about them all.

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17 April 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She refers to Mrs. Sands and has suggested to her to carefully consider the decision to accept CMG's place. She mentions a fire occurring the previous week, attributed to carelessness.

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22 April 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She reports a communication from Mr. Heaton about money owed CMG. She outlines financial plans.

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20 May 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She suffers from a "rarity of milk" in breastfeeding, and is preparing for her son's christening. She provides news of neighbors, friends, and family.

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7 June 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She describes her choice for the name of her son. She discusses business matters, specifically an impending mortgage. She refers to her breastfeeding problem and has hired a wet nurse.

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24 July 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She recounts the recent activity of her son David and daughter Catharine, blaming CMG for the way she is now raising her daughter. She comments on CMG's writings, hoping not to be ungracious.

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8 October 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She provides details on CMG's mortgage.

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10 November 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

They have returned to town to escape the cold. She reports on the progress of her children, and she announces her own pregnancy. A brief note in the hand of CMG is written on the address leaf.

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30 November 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She has heard news of Mr. Montague's death after long suffering. She reports on the weather and everyone's condition as well.

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11 December 1790

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Catherine Macauley Graham)

She thanks her for the recent Christmas package but requests more lengthy, detailed correspondence. She gives a report on the family.

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3 January 1791

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl.1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Graham, Catherine Macauley)

She thanks her for the book, which her husband is now reading for the second time. She feels she has lost the spirit of patriotism due to past events, and she fears she will never become a reformer.

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31 January 1791

Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama (Graham, Catherine Macauley)

She thanks her for the ham and bacon, particularly as they have no farm at the time. She discusses their family's summer plans.

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11 April 1791

Gregorie, Charles (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

He expresses concern for the health of CMG, and desires to know of any changes in her condition immediately.

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15 April 1791

Gregorie, Charles (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

He reports the good news that Catharine S. Macaulay Gregorie delivered a baby boy the night previously and both mother and son are doing well. He hopes CMG is faring better.

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16 April 1791

Gregorie, Charles (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

He reports that mother and son are doing well. He sends alcohol (sherry and madura) and requests a response when it arrives.

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21 April 1791

Gregorie, Charles (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

He recaps the letters he has recently sent and again requests notice of the arrival of the wine. He assumes that not having received word of the condition of CMG means that she is doing better.

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13 May 1791

Gregorie, Charles (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

The news of the last letter was so alarming and detrimental to Catharine S. Macaulay Gregorie that she has not recovered. Both would like to know the final details of CMG.

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10 September 1791

Knox, John (fl. 1791)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References his letter to Henry Knox of 22 May.

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26 September 1791

Belcher, Andrew (1763-1841)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "It is often matter of great Regret... that it was out of my power to improve & to cultivate so much as I cou'd have wish'd, the Acquaintance I was honor'd with in your Family & to be recognized by Mrs.

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7 July 1794

Barber, Nathan (fl. 1794)

Printed document signed

Title: A Return of the Men, Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements of Captain Blank

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17 March 1797

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin

expresses sympathy toward cousin who lost a child. Talks of plans for the Spring.

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16 August 1796

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She expresses her support of him and his position, but is unable to do much to assist him. She has spoken with her aunt and others to improve the situation but has little hope. Mr. Gregorie and the children are doing well, though he has suffered from headaches.

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21 September 1796

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She recognizes his good heart and good intentions for her and her family. She regrets the attention she is receiving in the public papers. Mr. Gregorie died the day before and the world is dark to her. She is concerned about the education of her children.

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10 October 1796

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin

describes the suffering the loss of her husband has caused her.

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17 October 1796

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She is doing well following her husband's death, and she expresses her love for him and for their relationship. She describes how she has come to cope.

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