Circular letter: London, to the electors of the borough of Southwark, on behalf of Henry Thrale, [1780 Sept.].

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Circular letter: London, to the electors of the borough of Southwark, on behalf of Henry Thrale, [1780 Sept.].

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Draft of a letter to be circulated in the name of Johnson's friend Henry Thrale, urging Thrale's re-election to Parliament. Emphasizes his record and expresses confidence that his recent ill health will not prevent him from serving.

1 item (1 p.) ; 24 cm.

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