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Case 1214

14. Articles of Agreement [for adoption] and letter 9 August 1888

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10 New Square
Lincoln's Inn, W.C.
9th August 1888

Dear Mr. Rudolf

I now have the pleasure to enclose you form of agreement which will I think meet [?] case. If you will approve and return it to me, I will have two parts engrossed and send them to you with instructions for completion

Yours faithfully
Signature

P.S. You are no doubt aware that the law of England does not recognize adoption and that a guardian cannot in fact give up his powers, though he may agree to do so.

E. de M. Rudolf Esq.
Waifs & Strays Society
Charing Cross
S.W.

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