Edwards, Dr. (fl. 1794) to: Tobias Lear
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.035 Author/Creator: Edwards, Dr. (fl. 1794) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1794/01/26 Pagination: 1 p. + address 18 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy
Invitation to "take a dish of Tea." Lear's address is identified as "33-Surry Street."
Doctors Edwards present his compliments to Mr. Lear, & is very sorry that he was not at home when favord [sic] with his visit last evening.
Doctor Edwards will be much obliged if Mr. Lear will favor Mrs. Edwards and himself with his company to take a dish of tea tomorrow evening. We will meet his friend Ms. Young then.
Jan: 26th: 1794
Sunday
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