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Walter William Read. Surrey & England 1873-1897. Single page handwritten letter in black ink on the official business letterhead of Read’s firm of auctioneers, surveyors and land agents. Dated 3rd October 1899, Read is writing to a Mr. Edward Deering confirming that ‘[George?] Griffith did hit Benwell for 4 consecutive 6’s in the Surrey v Kent [match] at the Oval but cannot say for certain what year it was’. Very nicely signed ‘W.W. Read’. Horizontal and vertical folds. very good condition.