Martha Bird, King Parade, nr Bristol, to the President and Council

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/2/16/3

Title

Martha Bird, King Parade, nr Bristol, to the President and Council

Date

24 Nov 1819

Level

Item

Extent & medium

3pp.

Previous reference codes

B XVI 1 3, 1044 (members' files)

Content Description

Expressing gratitude at the news that she was entitled to a pension of £50 per annum, following the death of her husband, Edward Bird, and listing the ages of her children. The letter also contains a testimonial for Mrs Bird from John Eden, Vicar of St Nicholas, Bristol and Rev John Eagles.