Letter, 1842 January 10, Madrid, to his sister.

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Letter, 1842 January 10, Madrid, to his sister.

Tells his sister how he passed his Christmas, recounts some of his duties as ambassador to Spain, and describes the house he has just moved into.

[1] sheet, folded ; 23 x 38 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7431693

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