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HOUG/E/M/10/5
Title
Letter from John Pycroft Collier to Lord Houghton
Date(s)
- 5 Jan. 1874 (Creation)
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2 ff.
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Scope and content
On embossed notepaper, Paymaster General's Office. - Acknowledges Houghton's testimonial in favour of the messenger Thomas Johnson; much is true, but he has been warned for insobriety on duty; has been trying to obtain him a less responsible post to avoid having to dismiss him from the service.