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Case 1214

15. Letter from adoptive father 20 August 1888

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were removed to her former home and we are certainly deriving comfort in this unexpected trouble by the assurance of my solicitor that no court of law would recognize a proceeding so detrimental to the child's future welfare. You have doubtless assured the brother that she is well cared for, but we trust you have not informed him of our address. I must close in order to catch evening mail

I remain Dear Sir
Yours Faithfully
M

Kindly inform me when replying as to date of your next Committee meeting.

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