| Description | This diverse set of papers relate to several areas of John Howard Galton's life and include official documentation such as passports for travel abroad; papers documenting his membership of organisations; material relating to his interest in local society and politics, including papers relating to his appointment as sheriff of Worcestershire, his service in the Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry and his candidacy for election as member of parliament for Droitwich; financial papers consisting of documents recording the transfer of shares, deeds drawn up for loans and accounts and bills for various purchases, including that of an Arabian mare from Syria. Personal papers of a more miscellaneous nature can also be found here. |