Letter : to [George III], 1803 Dec. 21.

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Letter : to [George III], 1803 Dec. 21.

Letter signed. Signed by Percival. Writes in support of a patent for improved eyeglass lenses invented by William Hyde Wollaston.

1 item (3 p.) ; 32 cm.

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