Addressed to the Editor: THE LATE KINGSTEIGNTON SCRIPTURE READER 29, Houndsditch, City London, Nov. 30th, 1863: Sir, — Having seen an advertisement in the Western Times soliciting subscriptions on behalf of the widow and children of the late Mr. Legier, scripture reader, of Kingsteignton, I shall feel obliged by your forwarding the sum named for her benefit; at the same time I beg to apologise for troubling you, but only seeing it once announced have forgotten the address of those who kindly offered to receive all donations. A public acknowledgment of the post-office order for the amount named will greatly oblige, Yours, most respectfully, C. BARBER. Donors: — C. Barber, £1; Mrs. Barber, 10s; Miss S., 5s; Mr. R. Hellier, £1; Mr. R. Hellier, jun., 10s; total, £3 5s.
[The money has been forwarded to the hon. treasurer, T. Pinsent, Esq., Kingsteignton: — Ed.]
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872