Letter in regards to bell received by recipient which has been exhibited previously at various places including the Irish Royal Academy by Dr Anderson who has written a book on the archaeology of bells. Author also mentions a Crank violin from 1682 for sale at £13 that will be of interest to Mr Horniman that is a unique specimen. Last page of letter unreadable as adhered to scrapbook page. Written on headed paper of Joseph Baker, agent of the Midland Railway Company.
Letter in regards to a bell received by the Museum previously exhibited by Dr Anderson, and a Crank violin for sale.
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