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Document ReferencePw2 Hy 1343
TitleLetter in French to Robert Cunninghuam, London; 1 Mar. 1713
Date1 March 1713
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionDiscusses hopes for an early peace, referring to the actions of Parliament; refers to the formation of the 'Societe des nations' and the efforts of the peacemakers in the service of Europe.

Discusses the merits of the paper, John Bull, noting that England now has two excellent writers; refers to various publications, including a new work by Swift, a treatise on the Christian Religion with a preface by Harrison and a new 'Histoire de France'.

Alludes to matters mentioned in a previous letter and includes reference to mutual acquaintances.

[The letter is not signed but the hand resembles Pw2 Hy 1344.]
LanguageFrench

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA30028Dubros; - (fl 1713)fl 1713
NA30029Cunninghuam; Robert (fl 1704-1713); Mr; of London; connected with 1st Earl of Oxfordfl 1704-1713
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