Autograph letter signed : London, to Lrod Cornwallis, 1788 Mar. 26.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Lrod Cornwallis, 1788 Mar. 26.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270469158

Thanking him for kindness to his "old domestics", letters of introductions and recommendation, and congratulating him on the success of his administration.

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

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7180085

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