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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HM/1008
TitleDraft letter from [Harriet Martineau] to [Henry] Whitworth
Extent1 item
Date27 December 1856
DescriptionConcerns the situation surrounding [Martineau's pamphlet 'Corporate tradition and national rights: local dues on shipping'], the views of Mr Lowe, and Martineau's concern how this will impact and aid the Great Western scheme. Martineau writes that she declines being made a 'government hack'. Sets out her position with regards to the pamphlet content and asks Whitworth to make a choice about how to proceed.
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