Record

RefNoHSF/3/13/11
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Mookoond LallRoy [Mukund Lal Roy], Contai [Kanthai], Kishore Nagar, to W J [William James] Herschel, Collector of Midnapore
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date2-15 November 1865
DescriptionNoting his employment from June to September and his lodging expenses. He has presented an application for a post of the Deputy Registrar, recommended by Herschel. He cannot defray costs of lodgings and asks for advice and support.

Annotated by William James Herschel, and with a covering note forwarding the letter to Julia Herschel on 15 November 1865.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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