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William Pitt Amherst letter to John Van Alen, 1797 August 30

Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857

A letter from William Pitt Amherst to John Evert Van Alen, dated August 30, 1797. William Pitt Amherst writes to inform Van Alen of the death of his uncle, Jeffery Amherst, and his inheritance of the Amherst title, estate and business. William Pitt requests that Van Alen conduct a survey of Jeffery Amherst's property in New York State so that he may determine the rent and duration of the current leases on the property.

Jeffery Amherst letter to Henry Dundas, 1792 September 13

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Henry Dundas, Home Secretary, dated September 13, 1792, written from Amherst's estate, "Montreal," near Sevenoaks. Amherst informs Dundas that he has forwarded the King's orders regarding Captain Brock and his brother to Lieutenant Governor Brown.