Newton: Testimonial: The retirement of Mr. E. C. Kent, from the management of the Devon and Cornwall Bank, after a long and faithful service, consequent upon advancing age and declining health, has excited the sympathy of his numerous friends and customers of the Bank, who in addition to their well wishes for his peace and comfort has given it the most tangible proof by subscribing a purse of sovereigns to aid as far as it will in procuring it. The subscribers number nearly 100, the principal of whom are John Vicary and Sons, £50; John Berry and Sons, £20; Devon and Courtney Clay Co., £10; Francis and Baker, £10; Capt. Munro, £10; J. Pinsent and Sons, £10; J. H. Whiteway (Kingsteington), £10; Watts, Whidborne and Co. £5 5s; … Savery Pinsent £5 … (etc.) … (letter from subscribers and reply from Mr. Kent) …
[Western Times: Friday 22nd December 1876]
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO0798 Devonport: Savery Pinsent: 1815 – 1886