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  <dc:title>Letter from John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, Woburn Abbey, to [Martin Folkes] </dc:title>
  <dc:description>Regarding some ill-advised, self-sabotaging actions of 'the charity' [Foundling Hospital] committee. He regrets he cannot attend the next committee meeting. Declares that if the 'destructive scheme of building' takes place he will withdrawn from the Presidentship of the Corporation at the next general court. Asks Folkes to communicate the decision of the general court to him and thanks him for the trouble he has taken in the matter.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>24 December 1739</dc:date>
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