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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
26 November 1852
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 9
Summary:
Discusses plan to get a government pension for the Berwick-upon-Tweed naturalist George Johnston and asks JSH for a testimonial. Explains that Johnston has given away earnings to his brother and others in need.
Mentions that he has not heard from their ‘lost Friend’, this is probably George Ransome, who left his position as Honorary Secretary of the Ipswich Museum after incurring debts.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project