Autograph letter signed with initials : Lowestoft, to Horace Basham, 1880 Oct. 2.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Lowestoft, to Horace Basham, 1880 Oct. 2.

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Stating his intention to travel home to Woodbridge the following week, and hoping to visit Aldeburgh soon. Mentioning that he has not been in a boat during the last two months, noting that "the Sea is too dirty." Discussing fishing and enclosing (not present) a postal order.

1 item (3 p.) ; 17.6 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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