ALS, 1785 Jamuary 20 : Auteuil.

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ALS, 1785 Jamuary 20 : Auteuil.

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Abigail writes to her friend of her visit to England, "I was pleased with England and that I met with much civility." From France she writes of the "etiquette of the country" and describes in detail the dress and fashion of ladies and gentlemen.

4 p. ; 23 x 18.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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