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A letter from Bill Glover in Dallas, Texas, to Percy.

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Dear Percy -
Your interest and kind words of encouragement meant much towards our victory in 1947.
All of the very best to you in the coming years,
Sincerely
Bill Glover

A letter from Richard Muzzy to Percy reminiscing on his experience of Henley and Percy's involvement with the crews. He thanks him for being an inspiration and wishes him the best of luck. Signed Richard Muzzy '67

A letter from R. A. Whitaker to Percy expressing his regret that he could not be at Henley this year for Percy's last year. He reminisces on his favourite times at Henley - sitting on Percy's tool box in Boat Tent #1 passing the time of day with him. He closes the letter by wishing him a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Signed, 'Dick', R. A. Whitaker, Director and Alumni Secretary.

A cutting from a newspaper of a photograph depicting a crew on a boat in rainy weather. The caption annotated underneath reads '1967 on the Thames at Wargrave'

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1967 Crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing with their oars in front of a boathouse.

Underneath the photograph the page is annotated:

R. Muzzy, S. Drinker, L.S. Jackson, W. Pickard, C. Benepe, F. Schoch, S. Silverthorne (Capt), D. Miles
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS

A letter from Michael Fraser Rogers to Percy expressing his thanks for Percy's help and friendship during the 1966 Royal Henley Regatta. He reminisces over his memories of Henley and wishes Percy luck for his future retirement.

A letter from Nicholas Farwell in San Mateo, California, to Percy, expressing his regret to hear that he is retiring from the Henley Royal Regatta. He thanks him for his enthusiasm, experience, and direction for the 1966 Kent Crew at Henley in 1966. He closes the letter by wishing him the best future and happiness.

Also includes a small colour photograph depicting Percy and his wife with Kent School students being presented with a book.

A letter from Stephen P. Hamilton to Percy sharing his memories of Henley and explains that he was a spare in Kent's Princess Elizabeth Eight in 1966. He did not get to row that year but made many memories and came back in 1969 as stroke of the Trinity College, Hartford Eight in the Ladies Plate. He expresses his thoughts on Percy being the living part of the Henley experience, and that men like him keep the tradition and legend alive. He closes the letter by offering his thanks and gratitude.

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1966 Henley crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing in front of a boathouse with the coach and manager.

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The 1966 Kent Crew

Mgr. Griggs
Mgr. Davies
Silverthorne
Fuglestad
Requardt
Steckley
Rogers
Rhetta
Scoggins
Capt. Farwell
Coach Perry
Stewart - Kneeling

A letter from John Murphy to Percy reminiscing on his time at Henley and thanking Percy for making him feel at home at the Regatta. Signed, John Murphy '60 & '61 Kent Henley Crews

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1961 crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. The manager and coach are also in the picture.

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The 1961 Kent Crew

Ashby
Conze
Kirkland
Towle
Goodlady (Mgr.)
Coach Walker
Capt. Murphy
Dawkins
Albert
Hamilton

A letter from Christopher D. Kirkland in Andover, Massachusetts, to Percy, expressing his thoughts on Percy's perception of the crew in 1961. He acknowledges the importance of Percy's influence and offers him his thanks. Signed Christopher D. Kirkland, Instructor in English, (Kent Henley crew, 1961; Harvard Varsity Heavyweight crew manager at Henley, 1965).

A letter from Michael G. Mitchell to Percy recalling his memories of his two visits to Henley and his associations with Percy and Tote Walker. He closes the letter by wishing him well for the future.

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1960 crew and coach posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. The crew members are listed below as follows:

Coach Walker, Captain Skinner, Ashby, Murphy, W. Smith, Gladstone, Dawkins, Albert, Conze

A letter from Price Gripekoven to Percy reminiscing on his fond memories of the 1958 crew and expressing his thanks and gratitude for all his help and encouragement. He closes the letter by saying his only regret is that other oarsmen will not experience the privilege of working with him, and wishes him well for the future.

A short letter from H. Boyd, former Captain of the Henley Crew of 1958 to Percy, expressing his thanks and gratitude for his help through the years. He recalls the time Percy patched up a hole in their shell so quickly they didn't miss a row. He closes the letter telling him that he will be missed. Signed H. Boyd, Captain, Henley Crew of 1958

A letter from Bill Stowe on letterhead paper titled ' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR OARSMEN' to Percy, expressing his sadness at hearing of his retirement as an active boatman at Henley. He tells him that as three time loser at the Royal Henley Regatta, he is looking forward to returning some day as a coach of team that stands a better chance. Signed, Respectfully Yours, Bill Stowe, Kent 1958 - Vespers 1965-1966

A letter from Charles Lippincott in Surrey, England, to Percy, expressing his sadness at hearing of his last official year at Henley. He tells him that his memories of 1958 were great ones because of him, and hopes to see him in person at the Regatta.

A letter from John Hodges in Washington, D. C. to Percy.

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Percy Bullock
Jesus College
Cambridge, England

Dear Percy
I have just heard that this is your last official year at the Regatta. I will never forget your warmth and generosity to me and the other members of the 1958 Kent Crew.

Henley won't be the same without you.
Warmest regards,
Sincerely,
John A. Hodges

A copy of a black and white photograph titled '1958 Crew'. The crew is posing in front of a boathouse with oars in hand.

A list of the 1958 Kent Crew members.

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The 1958 Kent Crew

Mgr. Hamilton
Haist
Dunlap
Stowe
Hodges
Van Dervoort
Gripekoven
Lippincott
Capt. Boyd
Wheeler
Graee
Coach Walker

A letter from Leigh Faldi in New York to Percy.

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Dear Percy -
Although 1956 is fifteen years past all memories of Henley provide a picture of your smile & the knowledge that tent #1 woudn't have been the same without you.

Many thanks again & God's Blessing in the new venture of life
Sincerely
Leigh Faldi
'56

A letter from Allen H. Stowe in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Percy reminiscing on the 1956 crew. He tells him he has lost contact with most of the other members, except Leigh Faldi and Frank bates, and that he has heard rumours that 'Henley may not survive as the one truly international annual regatta'. He closes the letter by wishing him luck for the future.

A letter from Charles Mills in New York to Percy reminiscing about his fondest times as an oarsman and attending Henley. He tells him of the many photographs and slides he has of his visit to England, and in particular his later visit to Jesus College boathouse and Percy's home, where they rowed in singles and rode in his three wheeled car. He closes the letter expressing his regret that others will not get to meet Percy, and wishes him the best of luck in his retirement.

A manuscript note from Hart Perry to Percy.

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Dear Percy -

At Long Last!

Here it is I hope you enjoy the finished product.
Love from the Perrys
Hart

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1956 Crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing by the river with their oars, including the coach and manager. The names of the crew members are listed as follows:

Coach Walker, King, Mills, Tooman, Reed, Bates, Stowe, Marsh, Waters, Manager Larson

A letter from Stephen H. Gushée at Trinity Church in Newtown, Connecticut, to Percy, expressing his praise and memories of him at the Henley Regatta in 1953. He attributes all good experiences of the trip to him, and remembers him caring for the Kent shell that bore his father's name. He closes the letter acknowledging that although retiring he won't imagine him to be far removed from the sport.

A letter from Seth C. Hetherington in New Jersey to Percy.

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May 21, 1971
Dear Percy:
As a member of the 1953 Henley Crew, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your much appreciated help to me and all the others who have rowed at Kent. I am sure that no one who has been at Henley in the past could possibly ever hope to see it again the same without you. again what more can I say but thank you.
Sincerely,
Seth C. Hetherington

A copy of a black and white photograph of the Kent School Crew in 1953 posing by the river with their oars, includes the manager and coach. The names of the crew members are listed underneath as follows:

Manager, Craken[?], Clement, Davidson, Kalinka, Turnure, Johnson, Hetherington, Connett, Captain Davis, Coach Walker

A letter from Denny Candler to Percy, reminiscing on the experience he had with him at Henley and of all the kind and congenial people he met. He closes the letter by wishing him a happy and rewarding retirement. Signed Sincerely, Denny Candler, Kent, 1950 #6

A letter from Peter R. Coughlan in North Andover, Massachusetts, to Percy, expressing his fond memories of Henley and for Percy's help and encouragement in making the experience that much better. signed Peter R Coughlan (bow).

A letter from G. Tully Vaughn in Andover, Massachusetts, to Percy reminiscing on his time as number 5 man on the Kent School Crew. He recalls when Percy gave the crew council and confidence to ease their anxiety at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1950, and gave him personal assurance when unable to row due to a severe cold. He closes the letter by offering his thanks for having the privilege of his friendship.

A manuscript note from Isaac Russell on Percy's retirement on monogrammed paper.

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Percy helped us in 1950 when the School won the Thames Cup. Now, twenty-one years later, he steps aside, a friend to all of us. Luckily for me, in this year of our Lord 1971, my father, my son and I will be at Henley, cheering for the crews and honouring Percy Bullock, Boatman and Gentleman.

Isaac Russell

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1950 Thames Cup winners, with a list of the crew members.

Members are:
Manager Maxwell, Jenkins, Henchey, R. Thompson, Chance, Coughlan, Young, Russell, Gosling, Vaughan, Candler, Humphrey (Captain), P. Thompson

The page the photograph is pasted to has an annotation which reads:

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1950 THAMES CUP WINNERS
UNDEFEATED ON BOTH SIDES
OF THE ATLANTIC

A letter from H. Irving Schweppe in Texas to Percy.

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Percy Bullock, esq
Jesus College
Cambridge

Dear Percy

Yet another wish from those of us in America who remember you so well for a successful retirement.

If your travels ever bring you to Texas please let me see you -

Sincerely
H. Irving Schweppe
Henley Crew 1948

A letter from Benjamin B. Thelin, a former member of the 1948 crew, to Percy, expressing how sorry he is to hear of his retirement. He reminisces about Princeton winning at the Royal Henley Regatta and how their coxwain was able to lift their shell by himself. He also remembers celebrating at the Armistice Inn with Chris Barton and his Jesus College colleagues when winning in the Grand Challenge Cup. He closes the letter expressing how much his support and concern will be missed.

A manuscript list of names identifying the crew members for the 1948 crew.

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The 1948 Kent Crew

Front Row:
Collins
Watson
Auchincloss
MacGlashan
Wright
Thelin
Ash
Captain Glover

Back Row:
Coach Walker
Morgan
Davis
Hunter
Goodwin
MacArthur
Wilder

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1948 Kent School crew posing in front of a river, including the coach and manager. Lists the names but the print has cut off the bottom making them difficult to read.

A letter from Charles de Rham in New York to Percy, wishing him the best of luck and reminiscing of his time at Henley, and his memories of rowing in The Thames Challenge Cup in 1947.

A copy of a black and white photograph titled '1947 Crew' depicting the crew posing with oars. Also includes the coach, manager, and chairman.

People are named as follows:
Coach Walker, Manager Brown, Collins, Watson, De Rham, Wall, Moseley, Schweppe, Lewis, Glover, Chairman Kerr, Captain Chapman