Case 2835

Eythorne Rectory
Dover
Oct. 9th/95

Dear Mr. Rudolf

I am sorry to inform you that A went off by an early train this morning & is by this time doubtless at his mother's at Oak Grove, Cricklewood, N.W. His only motive must have been that he did not want to be bound apprentice for 5 years but why he did not say so plainly I cannot conceive. He was very happy & comfortable at Mrs. P's & the latter can in no way be blamed as he put her off the scent by asking if he could have his

Overwritten in black: Wrote Oct. 24, 95