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You are bidding on a Edwardian LETTER Signed by FREDERICK L. TURNER

This letter has the embossed crest of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD, WHITEHALL at the top, and is dated 14th September 1910

The letter discusses the administrative arrangements for the upcoming 1911 Census of the United Kingdom.

Historical Context

• The Signatory: F. L. Turner (Frederick L. Turner) was a prominent civil servant in the Local Government Board. He later became the Registrar-General for England and Wales (1921–1930).

• "Mr Burns": The letter refers to John Burns, who was the President of the Local Government Board at the time.

• Census Process: In 1910, preparations were underway for the 1911 Census. The letter clarifies that the hiring of "enumerators"—the people who delivered and collected the census forms—was the responsibility of local Registrars of Births and Deaths, rather than being handled directly by the central government.

Transcript

BOARD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WHITEHALL (Crest)

14th September, 1910.

Dear Sir,

Referring to your letter of the 8th instant, Mr Burns desires me to say that the appointment of enumerators for the purpose of the Census next year will be made by the Registrar of Births and Deaths for each Registration Sub-District.

Yours faithfully,

F. L. Turner

G. S. Davis, Esq.

The letter came to me in a collection of ephemera, all of which was kept in folder with clear plastic cleeves – which have preserved it in excellent condition.

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