Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Bartley, London, to Mr. Bacon, Esq., Cossey near Norwich [manuscript], 18th or 19th century March 21.

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Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Bartley, London, to Mr. Bacon, Esq., Cossey near Norwich [manuscript], 18th or 19th century March 21.

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Bartley has returned from Brighton with improved health. Requests that Bacon bring a package to Covent Garden Theatre the next time he comes to London. Correspondent's address given as 11 Woburn Square.

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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