File BHH/3/33 - Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 7 August 1874

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GB 891 BHH-BHH/3-BHH/3/33

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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 7 August 1874

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  • 7th Aug 1874 (Creation)

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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson to return the "Englishman" and other critiques on Ellenborough's administration which compare favourably against Lord Ellenborough's own accounts. Campbell expresses his own opinion concerning Ellenborough's administration including the removal of Hodgson from office. He writes that he is not a member of the Zoological Society and that young Brian is in luck for his holidays and that Hodgson must not spoil him. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 7 August 1874.

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