Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) to Lord Frederick North
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03305 Author/Creator: Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: August 1, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 33 x 21 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 26.6 x 15 cm Order a Copy
Transmits extracts of letters (not included) written by an unknown member of Congress to a friend which have come into his possession. Advises that the letters, " ... contain so much information, and appear to be written with so much judgment, that I cannot delay transmitting them to your Lordship." This letter is Carleton's retained copy, noted as duplicate no. 97. Written as Governor of Quebec to North as the British Secretary of State. One black and white bust engraving of Guy Carleton included.
Duplicate
No. 97
New York August 1st. 1783
My Lord,
I enclose extracts of several letters written by a Member of
Congress to a friend, which have lately fallen into my hands -
They contain so much information, and appear to be written with
so much judgment, that I cannot delay from transmitting them to your Lordship.
I am My Lord,
Your Lordship's
Most obedient and
most humble Servant
Guy Carleton
Right Honorable
Lord North.
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