MINTO, Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of.

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Collection of eight printed menus for gatherings of Old Etonians in Calcutta, two signed by Minto. Ephemera from six of Calcutta's annual Eton Dinners, that for 13 March 1908 signed by Minto and some other guests, together with a similarly signed menu for the 28 February 1906 Old Etonian Dinner given in the earl's honour following his appointment as viceroy. A further four menus, for gatherings Minto was unable to attend, are also signed by many attendees.Minto (1845-1914) attended Eton between 1859 and 1863 and was appointed Viceroy of India in 1905, following a term as Governor General of Canada. This collection is from the papers of Justice Sir Richard Harington (1861-1931), who is named on all the menus and has signed several. Educated at the school in the 1870s, Harington pursued a legal career, serving as a judge of the High Court, Calcutta, from 1899. He commanded the artillery company of the Calcutta Port Defence Volunteers from 1900 to 1909.

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