LABUAN

[Hugh Low, colonial administrator and naturalist; Sir John Pope-Hennessy] A substantial Autograph Letter Signed responding (biographically & fully) to a 'libellous' newspaper article (also present).

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Hugh Low [Sir Hugh Low (1824–1905) colonial administrator and naturalist (Sir John Pope-Hennessy and Wife, Low's daughter (see NOTE below))]
Publication details: 
23 De Vere Gardens, 3 Dec. 1893.
£500.00

Seven Pages, 12mo, two bifoliums, first page a little grubby but letter in good condition. Text: Dear Sirs [solicitor?] | I enclose a cutting from a newspaper called 'Society' [perhaps London Society?] which appeared in the Edition of the 2nd Inst | As the greater part of the statements there made is inaccurate & calculated to give pain, I shall be v[er]y much obliged if you will kindly advise me as to the steps which should be taken to [?] an ear[l]y contradiction to these misstatements. 1.

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Autograph Letter with illegible signature, to 'Frederick'

Author: 
HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT, ADMIRALTY, 1903
Publication details: 
25 September 1903; on letterhead, 'Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, London, S.W.', with oval Admiralty blind stamp of anchor at head.
£25.00

1 page, 16mo. Creased and discoloured, with holes and loss caused by pin, and with strip at foot loose and neatly reattached with archival tape. Stamped in blue 'HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT | 28 SEP. 1903'. Reads 'Dear Frederick | I see by the paper on Labuan sent over here that you have had a chart showing where Tanjong Batu &c is situated - Can you let me have this | Yours sincerely | '. Docketed in red at foot 'Chart Herewith Decr. 26/9'. Docketed on rerverse in blue pencil.

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