Urquhart, Thomas (fl. 1816) A letter to Wm Wilberforce, Esq. M.P. on the subject of Impressment; calling on him and the philanthropists of this country ...
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.029 Author/Creator: Urquhart, Thomas (fl. 1816) Place Written: London, England Type: Pamphlet Date: 1816 Pagination: 22 p. ; 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
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