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Document number: 2808
Date: 14 Feb 1834
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: MAYO J
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA34-004
Last updated: 1st September 2003

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you, that at the conclusion of the lecture last evening, it was unanimously resolved; that in consideration of the countenance shown to our Institution by your valuable present of a splendid specimen of the horn of the Narwal or sea unicorn, & as a testimony of our thankfulness, your name be added to the list as an Honorary Member of the Devizes Literary & Scientific Institution –

I am, Sir,
most respectfully Yours

J Mayo
Hon: Sec:

The Brow Cottage <1>

Feby 14th 1834

Notes:

1. Bath Road, Devizes.