James Steuart Denham papers, 1775-1778.

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James Steuart Denham papers, 1775-1778.

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This collection contains ten letters written between 1775 and 1778, by Denham to his friend Archibald Hamilton, resident of the neighborhood of Whitehall. In these letters, Denham discusses his opinions regarding the British war with America. The correspondence is notable for its documentation of the candid views of an important British thinker as he witnesses the events of the American rebellion unfold.

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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Steuart, James, Sir, 1712-1780

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