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[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).

Author: 
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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