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Dulwich
Library.
We instructed Mr. Marsden, our Clerk, to make
application to the Estates Governors of Dulwich
College, to grant a site for a Library in this District.
The following is a copy of letter sent.
" Vestry Hall, Camberwell,
" September 24th, 1889.
" Dear Sir,
"I am desired by the Commissioners of Public
Libraries and Museums of this parish, to bring under
the notice of the Estates Governors of Dulwich
College the adoption of the Public Libraries Acts in
this Parish.
"The adoption was, I think, mainly due to
the very generous offer of Mr. George Livesey
to provide a Library for the Old Kent Road
district, and since such adoption the Commissioners
have had another munificent gift from
Mrr Minet (the Freeholder of a large estate near
Oamberwel] New Road) of a building erected by
him, to be used as a Public Library, together with a
house for the Librarian.
"The Commissioners are of opinion that in this
extensive parish four libraries will be required. Mr.
Livesey's gift will provide for the Old Kent Road
district, and Mr. Minet's for Camberwell, and Peckham
and East Dulwich now only have to be provided
for.