Letter, John Davis Canning

Maker
Whitmore, George Stoddart
Canning, John Davis
Production date
10 Oct 1868

Object detail

Brief Description
Letter to George Stoddart Whitmore of Oakebourne, Wallingford, from John Davis Canning, dated 10th October 1868. John Davis Canning thanks George Stoddart Whitmore for a condolence letter sent to him on the death of his brother, Davis, who fell in battle. Praises George Stoddart Whitmore for his actions. Also mentions Jasper Herrick.

Written on mourning paper with black edging.
Collection
Production date
10 Oct 1868
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Handwritten in black ink on paper.
Measurements
Height x Width: 180 x 114mm
Subject period
Subject date
10 Oct 1868
Credit line
gifted by Mrs Wanklyn
Other number(s)
m50/2, A 15, 54772

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