Three manuscript memorandums concerning the death of Charles William Klugh, for 58 years Secretary to the Governesses' Benevolent Institution, two signed by Rev. Alfred J. Buss, Hon. Sec. and Chairman of the institution, and one by Mary Williams.

All three items in good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Laid down on two leaves removed from a letterbook. All three on funeral paper, and all three in a secretarial hand. ONE: 1p., 12mo. Unsigned. Headed 'Governesses' Benevolent Institution | Home, 47 Harley Street'. It reports the resolution of the 'Home Committee', 11 March 1902, 'the decease of Mr. Klugh having been reported': 'The Ladies' Committee wish to express their deep sympathy with Mr. Klugh and her daughter in their great sorrow, and also to say how sincerely they regret the loss of such an old and valued friend of the Institution'. TWO: 2pp., 4to. Signed by 'Alfred J Buss | Hon Sec and Chairman'. It reports the resolution passed on the announcement of Klugh's death at a 'meeting of the Board of Management held at the Office, 32, Sackville Street', 12 March 1902. The Board of Management 'desire to place on record an expression of their regard for him personally as well as of the unfailing courtesy and consideration which he showed for all connected with the Institution', praising Klugh's abilities and 'the faithful services he rendered to the Institution during the long period of 58 years'. THREE: 2pp., 4to. Signed by 'Mary Williams' and 'Alfred Buss BA | Hon Sec'. It reports the resolutions at a 'Ladies' Committee held at 47 Harley Street', 20 March 1902, 'Mrs. Theodore Williams, presiding'. The Committee send their sympathies and 'desire to place on record their sense of the very valuable services he rendered to the Governesses who apply to this Committee - and also to the able manner in which he conducted the business and the unfailing courtesy which he showed alike to the Committee and applicants'. The Governesses Benevolent Institution was founded in London in 1841 to assist governesses during illness, poverty and old age, and was renamed the Schoolmistresses and Governesses Institution in 1952.