ELECTION TO THE M.C.C DESBOROUGH (William Henry Grenfell, K.G., 1855-1945, 1st and last Baron, Cross Channel Oarsman, Swimmer who swam Niagara Falls)

A collection of letters concerning the election to the club of Charles John Taylor-Wilson, includes Typed Letter Signed from W. Findley, secretary, thanking Sir Wilson Taylor (Chairman of the Bath Club) for his letter, saying that he heard that his son was up for election to the club and , "We have heard from Lord Desborough supporting him", a Typed Letter Signed from Lord Desborough congratulating him on his election, and that he is pleased to hear he may have contributed to it, carbon copies of letters to Lord Desborough from Sir Wilson-Taylor, telling him more about the education, military service and current employment of his son and "Perhaps I may be excused as his father for saying that his qualities and his record are such that you may with confidence recommend him", as well as a copies of Desborough's seconding letter to the M.C.C, an application letter on behalf of his son for election from Wilson-Taylor, TL to Findley from Wilson-Taylor, saying how glad he is to hear of his sons election and he encloses the necessary subscription, 4 sides 4to, and 2 sides 8vo, collection also includes acceptance letter to the club, M.C.C. rule book, and the a fixture list signed by both the Wilson-Taylor's and W.Findlay



Item Date:  1935

Stock No:  28129      £125

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