AUTOGRAPH Letters, most of them addressed to the Duke of Newcastle; 1714-1761. 1. Sir Samuel Garth [ob. 1719], to the Duke of Newcastle; n.d. (six letters). ff. 1-12. 2. Sir Richard Steele to the same; 14 Dec. 1714-3 Mar. 172¾ (twelve letters). ff. 1... 1714-1761
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