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Letter from Sir James Graham, Netherby, to Rev. W. Valentine, 1855 April 16 : autograph manuscript signed.

BIB_ID
102464
Accession number
MA 23134
Creator
Graham, James, Sir, 1792-1861.
Display Date
Netherby, England, 1855 April 16.
Description
1 item (1 page) ; 17.7 x 11.4 cm
Notes
Removed from an extra-illustrated copy of Alexis Brialmont, History of the life of Arthur, duke of Wellington (London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858-1860); PML 7901-7916, vol. VIII, p. 402.
The letter is marked 'Private."
Written on mourning stationery.
It is possible the letter was written to Rev. William Valentine, Vicar of St. Thomas's, Stepney.
Summary
Apologizing that he cannot accept his invitation due to his "...illness and consequent detainder in the Country...Your wish that I should aid you in your good Work is duly appreciated by me."