Old Photos of Witham

Receipt from William King to Mr Harvey, 2 September 1854

Source: Capon, George, 20 Barnardiston Way, Witham, CM8 2EQ He bought it at an auction, Ref: M2117

Receipt from William King to Mr Harvey. Headed ‘Witham, Septr 2 1854’. Some of it printed as pro forma. Reads ‘Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of Check for Four pounds 13/9 which is passed to your Credit, with thanks. Soliciting your further favors, I remain, Sir, Yours respectfull, Willm King. PS Shall be sending to Braintree on Tuesday if you want any Sizes’. 20.5 cm wide. William King was a tallow chandler in Witham c 1851-1895.

RefM2117
SourceCapon, George, 20 Barnardiston Way, Witham, CM8 2EQ He bought it at an auction
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