Letter from Sir James Monk to Simon McTavish, 21 March 1792
- CA RBD MSG 431-01
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- 21 March 1792
Part of Simon McTavish Papers
Manuscript letter to McTavish signed J. Monk, dated Soho, 21 Mar. 1792.
Monk, James, Sir, 1745?-1826
Letter from Sir James Monk to Simon McTavish, 21 March 1792
Part of Simon McTavish Papers
Manuscript letter to McTavish signed J. Monk, dated Soho, 21 Mar. 1792.
Monk, James, Sir, 1745?-1826
Letter from John Fraser to Simon McTavish, 9 September 1796
Part of Simon McTavish Papers
Manuscript letter to McTavish signed John Fraser, dated London 9th Sept. 96.
Fraser, John
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