ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.25 x 5, February 21, 1797. Written from Whitehall, a letter to John Halkett, in full: "I beg that you will accept my best thanks for your attention to Mr. Barlow; he would prefer the living, if it is about the value you mention, but if there should be any difficulties in that transaction, he will be perfectly satisfied and very grateful for the Prebend of Bristol." Matted and framed with a book page on Cornwallis to an overall size of 11.75 x 19.5. In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the lower left corner. Provenance: Robert F. Batchelder, May 1981.
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