Letters : [London], to [Thomas] Astle, London, 1763.

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Letters : [London], to [Thomas] Astle, London, 1763.

4 autograph letters signed. Also includes fragment with Townshend's signature.

5 items (2 p., 2 p., 1 p., 2 p., 1 p.) ; 23 cm. or smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7650965

University of Chicago Library

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