Letter 4503

George Richmond to Hans Sloane – June 16, 1732


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Date: June 16, 1732
Author: George Richmond
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4052
Folio: ff. 133-134



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[fol. 134] Sr I do now question but you will think me dilitary in sending your books which in reality is not my fault that you have them not sooner I have waited a Considerable time for a vessel bound to London from Rouen which has been ye only reason but my corespondance at Rouen Informs me he expects one every day so hope you will receive them in a very short time I hope when your honour has any farther commands you will please to let me know, as soon as I receive ye bill of lading I will send it as also ye bill of ye cort I am Sr your honours most oblig’d Humble servant Geo: Richmond Paris June ye 16: 1732 N.S.

George Richmond was Secretary to Baron Petre. He later became a bookseller in Paris.




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