Autograph letter signed in the third person : to Sir Peter Burrell, 1788 Jan. 7.

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Autograph letter signed in the third person : to Sir Peter Burrell, 1788 Jan. 7.

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Regarding tickets for the trial of Warren Hastings.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Gwydir, Peter Burrell, Baron, 1754-1820

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