Druitt Birth Announcement

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  • Chris Scott
    Chief Inspector
    • Feb 2008
    • 1853

    #1

    Druitt Birth Announcement

    I don't know if this has been posted before, but it is the announcement of Monty's birth

    Daily News
    19 August 1857
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  • Roma
    Constable
    • Jul 2008
    • 51

    #2
    Wonderful !
    What do "Esq." and "F.R.O.S." mean ?

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    • Chris Scott
      Chief Inspector
      • Feb 2008
      • 1853

      #3
      Hi Roma
      "Esq" is an abbreviation for Esquire, a now little used variant of Mr. but usually denoting someone of the professional classes.
      F.R.C.S. denotes a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
      Chris

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      • Roma
        Constable
        • Jul 2008
        • 51

        #4
        Thanks !

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