Item 4 - ALS to the Rev. Mr Joyce

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Wilberforce/4

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GB 275 Wilberforce/4

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ALS to the Rev. Mr Joyce

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  • 20 Oct. 1805 (Creation)

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9p paper

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Bought from Goodspeed's Bookshop, Boston, Mass., USA, 1968.

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Writes a letter of recommendation for the Rev. Mr Gisborne's second son, asking for Mr Joyce to take him into his care. Offers any information regarding the boy's temperament which may be of use. Notes that the boy is of a high spirited nature but feels that Mr Joyce will be able to cope with him. Asks to be kept informed of the decision and also inquires about the terms under which the boy would be taken in. Discusses the nature of the subjects to be studied and also the importance of the reputation of the tutor and the establishment to which the boy should be sent.

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