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RefNoHSF/2/2/25
LevelItem
TitleLetter from E W [Edward Wood] Humphry, Roorkee, to Lieutenant J [John] Herschel, G I Survey, Mussoorie
CreatorHumphry; Edward Wood (d. 1907); British army officer
Date30 October 1862
DescriptionHe gives thanks for Herschel's trouble about the box and he will forward it on arrival. They will be glad to see Herschel next month and 'Rackets go on daily'. The 54th regiment will have a pack of hounds in a few months. He would like another horse and if Herschel knows any for sale for less than 500 rupees, he would like to know. He gives news of a marriage.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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