Author: Wilkinson, Thomas Edward (1837-1914) the first Bishop of Zululand and travel writer.
Title: Autograph Letter Signed by Travel Writer and the First Bishop of Zululand Thomas Edward Wilkinson.
Description: Windermere, U.K.: August 21, 1875. 1875. - More than 65 words penned on two sides of a folded sheet of blue personalized letterhead, with a device and the initials "T.E.W." at the top. Measuring 7 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide, the letter is addressed to a Mr. Middleton. Writing from "The Terrace / Windermere", Wilkinson writes that he will not come to Leeds at present. He goes on to discuss financial arrangements: "You ask for the address of my treasurer. Will you please send any remittances to me here before next Wednesday & I will enter them & pass them on." He signs himself, "Thomas Edward / Bishop of Zululand". The letter has been folded three times for mailing. A piece of heavy stock has been mounted to the top of the 4th blank leaf, else very good.

The Anglican bishop Thomas Edward Wilkinson (1837-1914) was the first Bishop of Zululand, 1870-1876. Before his ordination he had joined the French Foreign Legion and traveled extensively. He was the coadjutor bishop of London for north and central Europe. In this role he journeyed 14,000 miles 82 times to reach all of his churches. He wrote several books, including a Zulu hymn book. Good .

Keywords: THOMAS EDWARD WILKINSON; BISHOP OF ZULULAND; ZULU HYMN BOOK; ANGLICAN BISHOP; TRAVELER; TRAVEL WRITER.

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