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Letter addressed to the Reverend H.J. Ellacombe from William Crotch and a fragment signed by William Crotch

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MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 122-124

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1) Letter (28 Aug 1838), from William Crotch to the Reverend H.J. Ellacome of Bitten Vicarage, Bristol, concerning an estimate (for an organ?) from the organ builder J.C. Bishop.

2) Signature of William Crotch (22 Oct 1822), mounted on board with inscription: 'I attest that the above is the handwriting of Dr Crotch - Tho. Geo. Bucke'.

Dates

  • Creation: 28 Oct 1822, 28 Aug 1838

Extent

2 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 122-123].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 122-124

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 18760

Abstract

Letter addressed to the Reverend H.J. Ellacombe from William Crotch and a fragment signed by William Crotch, 1822, 1838.

Biographical / Historical

William Crotch (1775–1847) was a composer and organist. Please see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased, 30 July 2020.

Title
Letter addressed to the Reverend H.J. Ellacombe from William Crotch and a signed fragment by William Crotch
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jen Patterson
Date
2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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