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HOUG/EM/10/3
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Letter from Louisa M. A. Johnson to Lord Houghton
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- [Dec. 1867 or later] (Creation)
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2 ff.; two enclosures, each 2 ff.
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Almost blinded in an accident which has interrupted her musical career; was only awarded £1 by the Royal Society of Musicians; rent arrears; encloses testimonials and can also refer Houghton to Lady Thompson, 'formerly Miss Kate Loder the pianist'.
Enclosures: Copy of testimonial to L. M. A. Johnson, 19 Dec. 1867 from Joseph Lidel, 9 Osnaburgh Terrace, N. W.; letter [n.d.] from H[andel] Gear to L. M. A. Johnson - heavy expenses prevent his assisting her to the extent he could wish, encloses [money?].
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- Royal Society of Musicians (Subject)
- Thompson, Kate Fanny (1825-1904), née Loder, pianist and composer (Subject)
- Lidel, Joseph (1803-1878), cellist (Subject)