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ED 475 03 04 39

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ED 475 03 04 39

Title

Dr Keate: Letter from [W. Wood]

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Administrative / Biographical history

George Alexander Wood, along with Alexander Wellesley Leith, was accused of the murder of the Hon. F. Ashley Cooper, son of the Earl Of Shaftesbury, in a fist fight.

Date

10 March 1825

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Addressed to "The Rev'd Dr Keate, Eton College. To be delivered immediately". Thanks Keate for his care in the "late distressing case". Pleased his son will not be held in gaol following the Aylesbury Assizes. Written from Littleton.
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