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Macauley, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-) to Mama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01795.020 Author/Creator: Macauley, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 January 1786 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23.3 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 31, 1786. Pertains to updates of acquainitances and British government. Updates her mother on family friends' health and those traveling to the West Indies. Also mentions William Eden's negotiations with France (leading to future Eden Agreement)

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
Eden, William, 1744-1814

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