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Autograph letters signed to J.P. Harley from various correspondents [manuscript], 18th-19th century.

Harley, John Pritt, 1786-1858, addressee.; Cooper, John, 1793-1870, correspondent.; De Begnis, Giuseppe, 1793-1849, correspondent.
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Title
Autograph letters signed to J.P. Harley from various correspondents [manuscript], 18th-19th century.
Description
2 items ; 19 x 12 cm to 23 x 19 cm
Associated name
Harley, John Pritt, 1786-1858, addressee.
Cooper, John, 1793-1870, correspondent.
De Begnis, Giuseppe, 1793-1849, correspondent.
Scope and content
Correspondents: J. Cooper (posszibly John Cooper) and De Begnis. In (1), Cooper thanks Harley for his kindness for that night, but Mrs. Cooper has made other arrangements. In (2), written in French, De Begnis indicates that he was upset at not being able to attend to the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund on Friday, but he thanks Harley for his invitation.
Language Note
One letter in English; one letter in French.
Provenance
Formerly part of Folger MS Add 692.
Source of acquisition
Purchased from W. Myers, November 1975.
Genre/form
Manuscripts, French.
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)

Call number
Y.c.6503 (1-2)
Folger accession
MS Add 692

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