[Letters]. 1705 July 21-Dec. 2.

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[Letters]. 1705 July 21-Dec. 2.

Two letters from Whitehall, London to Lord High Treasurer. First letter of Dec. 2 asks for the allowance or "sallery" to be paid to Mr Dummer for good service. Second letter of July 21 asks for the Queen's signature on a letter concerning the pay of Lord Cutts as Lieutenant General.

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