Item 5 - Testimonial for Henry Brown by William Edward Wood, addressed to Rev. Richard Appleton

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Add. MS a/717/5

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Testimonial for Henry Brown by William Edward Wood, addressed to Rev. Richard Appleton

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  • 3 Nov. 1888 (Creation)

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Brown, Henry (1854-1916), publican and college servant

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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Printed notepaper, 'W. E. Wood, manager, Trinity College, Cambridge, Kitchen Department'. - Has 'but a six months knowledge' of Henry Brown, but can say he is 'a thorough man in all he undertakes, perfectly straightforward, sober, punctual. & very hard working'. Would be 'sorry to lose him' though feels he 'ought not to stand in the way of his improvement'. Before leaving, the 'Messrs Hudson gave Brown a high character.'

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