[Marquess of Hartington; Railway Orphanage, Derby] Autograph Letter Signed Hartington to an unnamed correspondent.

Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, damaged at join not affecting text, remnants of being tipped in somewhere at 'spine', text clear and complete. He accepts an invitation from the Committee of the Railway Orphanage at Derby to open the completed buildings on a specified day. The enclosed statement by Sir James Alport the Treasurer fully explains the objects of this Institution which cannot fail to enlist the sympathy of all who value the great advantages which have been conferred upon the public by Railways, and I trust that he may be able to announce on the opening day such an addition to the funds in the shape of donations as will justify the Committee in making use of the increased accommodation now provided by the admission of children of Railway servants who have been killed by accidents while in the performance of their duties, and to secure the great benefits of the Institution.