Autograph letter initialed from Dorothy Jordan, York, to Duke of Clarence, Bushy [manuscript], 1811 August 13.

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Autograph letter initialed from Dorothy Jordan, York, to Duke of Clarence, Bushy [manuscript], 1811 August 13.

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Jordan laments being "200 miles from every thing dear" to her.

1 item ; 23 x 19 cm.

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