Letter: 1822 Apr. 30, Whitehall [London] to David Laing / Geo. Chalmers. 1822.

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Letter: 1822 Apr. 30, Whitehall [London] to David Laing / Geo. Chalmers. 1822.

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Asks Laing whether he can find a copy in Edinburgh of the History and antiquities of Fotheringay.

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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