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XKWH - Humphreys Bequest - 12th century-20th century
B - Manuscripts arranged into date sequences according to century - 1413-1946
18 - Nineteenth century manuscripts - 19th century
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KWH/B/18/505
Title
Schoolboy letter from Charles Adeane to his mother
Extent
1 item
Date
19th century
Description
Asks her to send more writing paper; a vicar gives scripture lessons; asks for toffee which the boys all like; sends greetings to various family members 'Tell Louisa I hope she is not quite so fat ...'; includes a tiny pen and ink sketch 'How I shall look when I come home'
10 May no year given
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Open
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