Papers of Matthew Brickdale, 1770-1774.

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Papers of Matthew Brickdale, 1770-1774.

Notes relating to the British House of Commons.

1 container.3 microfilm reels.

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Brickdale, Matthew, 1735-1831

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British public official. From the description of Papers of Matthew Brickdale, 1770-1774. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77886483 ...

Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

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