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Letter from Lord Rosebery to Sir William Agnew

20 Aug 1901

Title

Letter from Lord Rosebery to Sir William Agnew

Date

20 Aug 1901

Archive reference number

NGA27/32/3/37

Description

Black edged letter (20 Aug 1901) from Lord Rosebery, written from Dalmeny Park to Sir William Agnew regarding an approach Sir William has made for Rosebery to buy his yacht. Rosebery states that while he believes it to be "perfection itself" he has too many constraints on his time and money and is unable to afford it. Rosebery states that Sir William will be welcome to visit him at Dalmeny Park in September.

Named persons featured:
Primrose, Archibald Philip, 5th Earl of Rosebery 1847-1929
Agnew, Sir William, 1st Baronet 1825-1910

Record type

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