Autograph letter signed : Daylesford House, to Sir Isaac Heard, 1795 Dec. 21.

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Autograph letter signed : Daylesford House, to Sir Isaac Heard, 1795 Dec. 21.

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With season's greetings, an exchange of comments on their health, and thanks for a book of poems. He adds that he does not wish to discuss himself nor his position.

1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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