(Henry Baker, 1822-1906, Canon of Durham, Traveller and Naturalist)
Autograph letter signed to 'Mr dear Bird',
saying he is returning home tomorrow from a C.M.S. round via Market Rasen to keep my 'residence' , and grieving to say he cannot personally help you, he will see Prof. Pearce, (Robert John, Professor of Mathematics at the University) on my return... but I fear he is tied to St Giles, 3 sides 7¼ x 4½, Church Missionary Society, London, 29th November