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- 31 Mar. 1878 (Creation)
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1 folded sheet, 1 envelope
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Glasgow University.—Is sorry to hear of Clifford’s illness, and hopes the change will be beneficial. Encloses cheques from himself and Professor Blackburn.
(With an envelope.)
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Glasgow University
March 31/78
Dear Sir
I am very sorry to hear of Clifford’s illness. I hope the change will be beneficial and that he may still be well & strong.
I enclose a checque for £5, and another from my colleague Prof Blackburn for £2..2.
With best wishes
I am Yours truly
William Thomson
[Direction on envelope:] F. Pollock Esq: | 24. (or 29.) {1} Bryanston St | Portman Square | London. W.
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Black-edged paper and envelope. The envelope was postmarked at Glasgow on 31 March 1878, and at London, W., on 1 April 1878.
{1} ‘(or 29.)’ was added alongside slightly later.