Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to the Earl of Orrery, 1743 Feb. 9.

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to the Earl of Orrery, 1743 Feb. 9.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/700521510

Commenting upon and returning the letter of recommendation written by Lord Arran [the Duke of Ormonde] in support of Mr. W[arburton]'s controversial Doctor of Divinity degree; mentioning a subscription for a book of poetry encouraged by both Lord and Lady Orrery; referencing the grave condition of the Duchess of Buckingham; indicating he has no plans to publish anything new at the moment.

1 item (3 p., with address), bound ; 22.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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