Antique Victorian Handwritten Letter May 11, 1898 W.B. Rackham Norwich Norfolk For Sale

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Antique Victorian Handwritten Letter May 11, 1898 W.B. Rackham Norwich Norfolk:
$49.97

Antique Victorian Handwritten Letter – May 11, 1898 – W.B. Rackham, Norwich, Norfolk

2 pages approximately 4” by 6”.

Original handwritten manuscript letter dated May 11th, 1898, written by W.B. Rackham from Hill Side, Mousehold Road, Norwich (England).

The letter is addressed to a Mr. Forster and discusses a legal/estate dispute on behalf of an elderly couple from New Catton named Drew. The letter mentions a legacy under the will of Mrs. Drew’s sister, Mrs. Thomas Smith of Buxton, who passed away roughly 8 months prior, along with mentions of a Thomas Barton, sale of cottages, and visits to the Probate Office.

Transcription Summary / Key Passages:

"May 11th 1898 / Dear Mr Forster, I am writing to you on behalf of an old New Catton couple named Drew. They tell me they are entitled to a legacy under the will of Mrs Drew's sister a Mrs Thomas Smith of Buxton, who died about 8 months ago..."

Signed: "Yours faithfully, W.B. Rackham"Address: "Hill Side, Mousehold Road, Norwich"

Details & Condition:

• Date: May 11, 1898

• Origin: Norwich, Norfolk, England

• Format: Folded 2-page letter on laid paper (approx. standard antique letter sheet size)

• Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning, minor handling wear, center crease fold, and a small pinhole near the center. Ink is clear and legible. Please see photos for detailed condition.

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