ALBERT EDWARD MARTIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/23/1931 - HFSID 142743
Price: $360.00
ALBERT EDWARD MARTIN
The Mayor of Barking from 1931 to 1934 sends this typed letter thanking the recipient
for participating in a community event
Typed Letter Signed: “A.E. Martin”. 1p, 5x8. December 23, 1931. On official letterhead of
the Mayor's Parlour. Unaddressed, but containing the handwritten name of “Mrs. Croxford” at
footer. Text in full: “It affords me much pleasure to refer, in terms of the greatest praise to the
magnificent response of so many who have contributed to the success of the Charter Celebration./
The courage of the peope of Barking and the magnificent spectacle of performers in costume have
been the subject of admiration throughout the Country./ I take this opportunity, therefore, of
expressing to you my personal thank and the gratitude of the whole town for all you have done.”.
Albert Edward Martin (1876-1936) functioned as the mayor of Barking from 1931 to
1934. Prior to his entrance into politics, he joined the Territorial Army, eventually rising to
the rank of honorary colonel in the 52nd Anti-Aircraft Brigade. In 1909, he married Edith
Savory. After serving as a JP, he became a Member of Parliament in 1918, representing
the Romford Liberal party. Then, in 1931, he became the first charter mayor of the new
Municipal Borough of Barking. Toned. Corners and edges gently worn and creased.
Otherwise, fine condition.
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