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Letter from medical staff at mill relating to David Henderson DUNIH 2018.29.6

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Letter from medical staff at mill relating to David Henderson

Letter from medical staff at mill in Calcutta (part of the Ganges Manufacturing Company) thanking David Henderson, on his retirement, for the improvements, help and support he has provided. Dated 1 December 1948, Bauberia Hill, Mt. Hughly.

This is part of a series of archives relating to David F. Henderson (donor's grandfather) concerning his time in Calcutta. David joined Thompson, Shepherd and Company (Jute Spinners based at Seafield Works) in 1909 when he was 15 years old. He enlisted into the army in 1912 and served for 7 years during World War I leaving 27th May 1919. After the war he returned to Thompson, Shepherd and Company where he was made manager of the mill office. He went out to Calcutta in October 1923 to work for the Ganges Manufacturing Company. He worked here for 25 years, first as mill clerk, then Senior Assistant and serving the last ten years as Assistant Manager. He retired in November 1948 where he returned to Monifieth.

Number: DUNIH 2018.29.6
Name: Letter from medical staff at mill relating to David Henderson
Date: 1948-12-01
Location: In Store