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

GLC02549.16

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GLC#
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Type
Letters
Date
20 July 1781
Author/Creator
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
Title
to James Dundas
Place Written
Richmond, England
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 18 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses information about their brother George and letters he has been sending. Describes the fleets at Portsmouth and compares them to the locusts of Egypt. Asks James to obtain a "Seal Cutter two scales with our Arms Cut upon a good Cornelian, of a moderate seise, & handsomely set in Gold." Also comments on the loss of Tobago and the danger of losing Madras.

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