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Robinson, Park Street, Westminster to Beckwith [draft] Further to above [L 30/15/5/12]...

Catalogue reference: L 30/15/5/13

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This record is a file about the Robinson, Park Street, Westminster to Beckwith [draft]   Further to above [L 30/15/5/12]... dating from 16 March 1786.

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Reference

L 30/15/5/13

Date

16 March 1786

Description

Robinson, Park Street, Westminster to Beckwith [draft]

Further to above [L 30/15/5/12] Lord Grantly has met with Mr. Todd & recommended Mrs. Haddons to be appointed Post Master upon grounds that she has executed the relevant duty's for many years. Robinson informed by Post Master's General of custom of appointing person who has formerly been carrying out business, despite fact they wished to comply with his wishes. Pressed for Mr. Turner in preference to Mrs. Haddons. Asks for information, to be acquired discreetly, about Mrs. Haddons' previous experience with regard to Post Office work

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Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/03383040-fccc-447b-acbe-cad6fd8f9c48/

Series information

L 30/15/5

Correspondence between Frederick Robinson (1746-1792) and Richard Beckwith, Alderman

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Within the series: L 30/15/5

Correspondence between Frederick Robinson (1746-1792) and Richard Beckwith, Alderman

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Robinson, Park Street, Westminster to Beckwith [draft] Further to above [L 30/15/5/12]...