NAM.1964-04-74-3-87

Letter book of Reverend George Hodson containing bound and unbound papers, c.1883-1898. The majority of the papers are letters to George Hodson from friends, family and others, regarding the reputation of Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson in light of the publication 'The Life of Lord Lawrence' by R. Bosworth Smith and George Hodson's subsequent rebuttal in the 4th edition of his book 'Hodson of Hodson's Horse'. The letter book also contains press cuttings relating to the death of George Hodson's brother-in-law Dr Luard in 1891, and other undated correspondence relating to WSR Hodson.