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    HENRY BIRCH

    Letter from Henry Birch to Sir James Clark

    27 May 1848

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/14/2

    Henry Birch addresses his offer of appointment. He outlines his other responsibilities including educating the son of Lord Wilton and expresses his concerns regarding accepting the position. He refers to Miss Murray and Sir ?Bowater, to whom he is well known.

    • Creator(s)

      Henry Birch (writer)

      Sir James Clark (1788-1870) (addressee)

    • 1 document (8 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Eton College [Eton]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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