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HENRY FAWCETT, POSTMASTER GENERAL: Group of letters (+ 1 env.) ex Henry Fawcett, Postmaster General from 1881-84, written on his behalf by his scribe, his wife or others. Henry Fawcett lost his sight in 1858 due to a stray gunshot. Inc. 8 Nov. 1882 letter written on PMG embossed letter-headed paper ex Henry Fawcett (written by his clerk acting as scribe, signed by himself) to the Earl of Northbrook, G.C.S.I., regarding the employment of discharged soldiers due to the introduction of the Parcel Post; 3 Aug. 1883 letter written on PMG embossed letter-headed paper ex Henry Fawcett (written by his clerk acting as scribe, signed by himself) to J R Campbell, regarding a letter from the Attorney-General (not present); plus other similar examples, signed either by Fawcett or on his behalf; plus a cabinet portrait captioned "the late Mr Henry Fawcett, M.P.". Neatly written-up on display pages. [See figs. 13 & 14, pp.18-19, Blindman's Mail] (10 items) Cross Reference: PHOTOGRAPHS
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