1799 to [1811]. Correspondence, 1799-1811.

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1799 to [1811]. Correspondence, 1799-1811.

Letterbook of retained copies of letters sent by Shute Barrington during part of his tenure as Lord Bishop of Durham. Correspondents include religious and political leaders such as William Wilberforce, William Russell, the Revds. John Starkey and Bernard Gilpin, the Archbishop of York, the Duke of Portland, Sir John Eden, and Lady Burgoyne.

1 v. (ca. 180 p., with blanks) ; 38 x 24 cm.

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