Testimonial to E. S. Drewe, Esq.: Presentation at Barnstaple Yesterday: There is not a Liberal in North Devon who does not know Squire Drewe, of the Grange. The head of one of the oldest families of our landed gentry …. (testimonial for his services) … The testimonial plate was on view before the presentation and was greatly admired by the many who saw it. It consists of a costly and massive sliver Ewer and two handsome four-light silver Candelabra, supplied by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell. Upon the Ewer in engraved the following: … “Presented by the Liberals of North Devon to Edward Simcoe Drewe, Esq., of the Grange, for many years Chairman of the North Devon Liberal Association, in token of the gratitude, respect and affection won by his public services, private worth, and general kindness, 1869.” … (list of attendees includes) … Mr. Pynsent …
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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887