| Description | Letters from and to the Macro family regarding family news, general information about social gatherings, fashion and day to day life. Thomas Macro's letters speak about local court cases, a problem with a family legacy and will and politics. Letters 32, 33, 34. 35, 37, 40 (found in MD 7899/5/1/2) discuss the 1715 Jacobite uprising and letter 43 (found in MD 7899/5/1/2) mentions some rebels being hanged. Letter 47 (found in MD 7899/5/1/2) mentions Prince Eugine's victory over the Turks in Hungary in 1716. Letter 49 (found in MD 7899/5/1/2) talks about the political situation home and abroad. |