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Letter from V.F. Rowe
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Valentine Francis Rowe was born on August 2, 1841, in Exeter, Devon, England.
He was an engineer and military officer. He joined the Royal Engineers and received his Lieutenant's commission in 1862. He was promoted to Captain in 1872 and later to Major.
In 1873, he married Emma Isabella Mann (1847–1927). He died on May 8, 1920, in Torquay, Devon, England.
Letter from V. F. Rowe to John William Dawson, written from Rosemount Villa, Ulunedi Road, Blackheath, dated 11 August.