Identity area
Reference code
HOUG/E/M/16/8
Title
Letter from Montagu Mitchell Procter to Lord Houghton
Date(s)
- [1871 or later] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
2 ff.
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Repository
Archival history
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
28 Tavistock Crescent, Bayswater, W. - Wrote on the 13th; seeks Deputy Governorship of Dartmoor Prison and needs 'a lift by letter to Mr Bruce'; Major du Cane has testimonials. Training as police superintendent and magistrate; has also studied manufacturing and sanitary reform. Postscript: is grandson of Basil Montagu, who was a friend of Knight Bruce.