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GB 891 BHH-BHH/2-BHH/2/27
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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 23 November 1849
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- 23rd Nov 1849 (Creation)
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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been sent for questioning and when he had asked why he was imprisoned had been given the impression that it was an accident but a necessary one. He continues to write about his and Campbell's discomforts and difficulties but that they are happy that they are now together. He also writes to thank Hodgson for his letter and his concerns and efforts on Hooker's behalf. Handwritten, 28 sides, dated 23 November 1849.
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- English