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Autograph Letter Signed ('J. Passmore Edwards) from the newspaper proprietor and philanthropist John Passmore Edwards to 'Miss E. Elborough', regarding 'money for books for Cottesmore'.
John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911), English newspaper proprietor and philanthropist [Cottesmore Library; Marylebone LIbrary; Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)]
Published by 19 March ; on his letterhead of 5 Orme Square Bayswater London, 1904
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- Manuscript
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12mo, 2 pp. Thirty lines. Text clear and complete. Good, on lightly-aged paper, with small trace of mount adhering to one corner. Takes her to task for the vagueness of her plans. Even if a well-managed library existed at Cottesmore 'it is not likely I should render any assistance, as I only help those who help themselves and gi…ve proof of continued cooperation'. He is surprised that Carnegie has made a donation, and discusses the stipulation made by him on giving £30,000 towards Marylebone Library.