Theology and The Church
ALGER‚ William Rounseville. 6922
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm.R.Alger’‚ to Mr.Marble‚ sending (not present) an article‚ ‘The World and the Soul’‚ the title of which “you will find on perusal does not refer to your paper‚ though it may to your essence”. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ lightly written but legible. Boston‚ 4 December 1869. William Rounseville Alger (1822-1905)‚ Unitarian clergyman and author. M.M.Marble (1835-1917)‚ newspaper editor and publisher.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm.R.Alger’‚ to Mr.Marble‚ sending (not present) an article‚ ‘The World and the Soul’‚ the title of which “you will find on perusal does not refer to your paper‚ though it may to your essence”. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ lightly written but legible. Boston‚ 4 December 1869. William Rounseville Alger (1822-1905)‚ Unitarian clergyman and author. M.M.Marble (1835-1917)‚ newspaper editor and publisher. Price : £85.00
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BARRINGTON‚ Shute‚ Bishop of Durham. 7072
Autograph Letter Signed ‘S.Dunelm’‚ to Archdeacon Paley‚ offering him the rectory of Bishop Wearmouth in his diocese. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ surface creasing. Cavendish Square‚ 5 March 1795. Shute Barrington (1734-1826)‚ Bishop of Durham. Barrington worked closely with Wilberforce's friend Beilby Porteus‚ bishop of London‚ and after Porteus's death he himself became Wilberforce's principal episcopal patron. His high standing and influence‚ no less than his considerable wealth‚ were invaluable to Wilberforce‚ who described him to Hannah More as ‘a very sun‚ the centre of an entire system’ (Overton‚ 89). Barrington interested himself in Wilberforce's causes‚ denouncing the slave trade‚ in his 1775 sermon for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel‚ as ‘a traffic as inhuman in the mode of carrying it on‚ as it is unjustifiable in it's principle’ (Barrington‚ Sermons‚ 45). Barrington was the most important ecclesiastical figure aligned with both the evangelical reformers and their high-church counterparts‚ known as the Hackney Phalanx. William Paley (1743-1805)‚ author of Horae Paulinae (1790) and Evidences of Christianity‚ both mentioned by Barrington in this letter. Paley accepted the offer f the living.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘S.Dunelm’‚ to Archdeacon Paley‚ offering him the rectory of Bishop Wearmouth in his diocese. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ surface creasing. Cavendish Square‚ 5 March 1795. Shute Barrington (1734-1826)‚ Bishop of Durham. Barrington worked closely with Wilberforce's friend Beilby Porteus‚ bishop of London‚ and after Porteus's death he himself became Wilberforce's principal episcopal patron. His high standing and influence‚ no less than his considerable wealth‚ were invaluable to Wilberforce‚ who described him to Hannah More as ‘a very sun‚ the centre of an entire system’ (Overton‚ 89). Barrington interested himself in Wilberforce's causes‚ denouncing the slave trade‚ in his 1775 sermon for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel‚ as ‘a traffic as inhuman in the mode of carrying it on‚ as it is unjustifiable in it's principle’ (Barrington‚ Sermons‚ 45). Barrington was the most important ecclesiastical figure aligned with both the evangelical reformers and their high-church counterparts‚ known as the Hackney Phalanx. William Paley (1743-1805)‚ author of Horae Paulinae (1790) and Evidences of Christianity‚ both mentioned by Barrington in this letter. Paley accepted the offer f the living. Price : £120.00
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BELLEW‚ John Chippendale Montesquieu. 6640
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Sir & Brother’‚ agreeing to give two readings in Hull‚ and setting out his terms. 2½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ second leaf laid down (some paste show through). Bristol‚ 28 January 1864. John Chippendale Montesquieu Bellew [formerly Higgin] (1823–1874)‚ popular preacher and public reader. In 1851 he travelled to India‚ where he was chaplain of St John's Cathedral in Calcutta from December 1852 to 1855. During this time he wrote for the Morning Post and edited the Bengal Hurkaru. During the late 1850s and early 1860s‚ he built up a reputation as one of the most popular preachers in London‚ becoming as well known as Charles Spurgeon. A contemporary commented that Bellew had ‘a disregard for conventionalities and an unaffected love of easy life‚ like an old French abbé‚ in his airy‚ defiant‚ gallant‚ philandering way’. Much of his leisure time was devoted to writing: besides many of his sermons‚ he also published Shakespeare's Home at New Place‚ Stratford-upon-Avon (1863)‚ a novel‚ Blount Tempest (3 vols.‚ 1865)‚ and an anthology of English poetry‚ Poets' Corner (1869). After his conversion to Roman Catholicism‚ he devoted his time to public readings. His readings were said to equal those of Fanny Kemble and Charles Dickens‚ and his performance of Thomas Hood's ‘Bridge of Sighs’ to rival that of Thackeray. [DNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Sir & Brother’‚ agreeing to give two readings in Hull‚ and setting out his terms. 2½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ second leaf laid down (some paste show through). Bristol‚ 28 January 1864. John Chippendale Montesquieu Bellew [formerly Higgin] (1823–1874)‚ popular preacher and public reader. In 1851 he travelled to India‚ where he was chaplain of St John's Cathedral in Calcutta from December 1852 to 1855. During this time he wrote for the Morning Post and edited the Bengal Hurkaru. During the late 1850s and early 1860s‚ he built up a reputation as one of the most popular preachers in London‚ becoming as well known as Charles Spurgeon. A contemporary commented that Bellew had ‘a disregard for conventionalities and an unaffected love of easy life‚ like an old French abbé‚ in his airy‚ defiant‚ gallant‚ philandering way’. Much of his leisure time was devoted to writing: besides many of his sermons‚ he also published Shakespeare's Home at New Place‚ Stratford-upon-Avon (1863)‚ a novel‚ Blount Tempest (3 vols.‚ 1865)‚ and an anthology of English poetry‚ Poets' Corner (1869). After his conversion to Roman Catholicism‚ he devoted his time to public readings. His readings were said to equal those of Fanny Kemble and Charles Dickens‚ and his performance of Thomas Hood's ‘Bridge of Sighs’ to rival that of Thackeray. [DNB] Price : £65.00
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BENSON‚ Edward White. 2439
Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Cantuar’ as Archbishop of Canterbury‚ to Mr.Dickson‚ saying that he is waiting to see whether the Archbishop of Dublin is satisfied with his modification‚ asking for a delay in distribution‚ and ‘that the type may be kept standing for further correction’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with the signature on the third page‚ in good condition‚ remains of tape along one margin. Addington Park‚ Croydon‚ 30 October 1891. Edward White Benson (1829-96)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury (1882)‚ father of A.C.Benson‚ E.F.Benson‚ and R.H.Benson.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Cantuar’ as Archbishop of Canterbury‚ to Mr.Dickson‚ saying that he is waiting to see whether the Archbishop of Dublin is satisfied with his modification‚ asking for a delay in distribution‚ and ‘that the type may be kept standing for further correction’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with the signature on the third page‚ in good condition‚ remains of tape along one margin. Addington Park‚ Croydon‚ 30 October 1891. Edward White Benson (1829-96)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury (1882)‚ father of A.C.Benson‚ E.F.Benson‚ and R.H.Benson. Price : £45.00
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BENSON‚ Martin‚ Bishop of Gloucester. 6635
Printed Certificate signed ‘M.Gloucester’‚ recommending Canon Philip Barton to be a Subscribing Member of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Also signed by John Denne‚ antiquary. Printed‚ completed in manuscript‚ 6½ x 7½ inches‚ laid down. 5 March 1749/50. Martin Benson (1689-1752)‚ Bishop of Gloucester‚ celebrated by Alexander Pope: “Manners with candour are to Benson given‚ To Berkeley every virtue under heaven.” John Denne (1693-1767)‚ antiquary.
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Printed Certificate signed ‘M.Gloucester’‚ recommending Canon Philip Barton to be a Subscribing Member of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Also signed by John Denne‚ antiquary. Printed‚ completed in manuscript‚ 6½ x 7½ inches‚ laid down. 5 March 1749/50. Martin Benson (1689-1752)‚ Bishop of Gloucester‚ celebrated by Alexander Pope: “Manners with candour are to Benson given‚ To Berkeley every virtue under heaven.” John Denne (1693-1767)‚ antiquary. Price : £45.00
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BLOMFIELD‚ Charles James. 3852
Autograph Letter Signed as Bishop of London‚ to the Rev.Charles Forster‚ thanking him for the copy of his work on the Epistle to the Hebrews. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 10 December 1838. Charles James Blomfield (1786-1857)‚ Bishop of London‚ bestows his cautious thanks “for your kindness in sending me a Copy of your work on the Epistle to the Hebrews‚ which I have no doubt I shall find‚ when I have time to read it‚ as learned and accurate‚ as its outward appearance is prepossessing - I do not mean the covers‚ but the typography”.
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Autograph Letter Signed as Bishop of London‚ to the Rev.Charles Forster‚ thanking him for the copy of his work on the Epistle to the Hebrews. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 10 December 1838. Charles James Blomfield (1786-1857)‚ Bishop of London‚ bestows his cautious thanks “for your kindness in sending me a Copy of your work on the Epistle to the Hebrews‚ which I have no doubt I shall find‚ when I have time to read it‚ as learned and accurate‚ as its outward appearance is prepossessing - I do not mean the covers‚ but the typography”. Price : £45.00
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BOOTH‚ William. 6079
His Autograph‚ ‘William Booth‚ General of the Salvation Army’‚ dated‚ written at the head of an album page. Overall page size 11 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 18 December 1890. William Booth (1829-1912)‚ founder of the Salvation Army.
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His Autograph‚ ‘William Booth‚ General of the Salvation Army’‚ dated‚ written at the head of an album page. Overall page size 11 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 18 December 1890. William Booth (1829-1912)‚ founder of the Salvation Army. Price : £150.00
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BOWDEN‚ Henry George. 7208
Indenture for the surrender of a Lease on a Bowden family property in Lambeth‚ signed as a witness‚ ‘Henry George Bowden‚ Clerk‚ The Oratory‚ Brompton SW’. Vellum deed‚ 27 x 23 inches‚ folded‚ in good condition. 6 July 1869‚ Indorsed 1878. Father Henry George (“Sebastian”) Bowden (1836-1920)‚ society priest‚ later Provost of The Oratory‚ nephew of Mrs Elzabeth Bowden‚ widow of J.W.Bowden‚ Newman’s Oxford friend. Oscar Wilde sought his advice on 14 April 1878.
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Indenture for the surrender of a Lease on a Bowden family property in Lambeth‚ signed as a witness‚ ‘Henry George Bowden‚ Clerk‚ The Oratory‚ Brompton SW’. Vellum deed‚ 27 x 23 inches‚ folded‚ in good condition. 6 July 1869‚ Indorsed 1878. Father Henry George (“Sebastian”) Bowden (1836-1920)‚ society priest‚ later Provost of The Oratory‚ nephew of Mrs Elzabeth Bowden‚ widow of J.W.Bowden‚ Newman’s Oxford friend. Oscar Wilde sought his advice on 14 April 1878. Price : £35.00
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BROCK‚ William. 6952
Autograph Note Signed ‘William Brock’‚ regretting that he does not have a scrap of General Havelock’s writing to give his correspondent’s brother. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ one minor marginal tear repaired. 5 March [1859]. William Brock (1807–1875)‚ Baptist minister. Although opposed to the Crimean War and a member of the Peace Society‚ Brock published a memoir of the life of the Baptist general Sir Henry Havelock in 1857‚ which had an enormous circulation. He endured some bitter criticism from within and without the denomination for his portrayal of the ‘Christian soldier’. Many of Brock's addresses were on religious and political topics‚ and these sermons and lectures comprise the bulk of his published works. The best known are: Sacramental Religion Subversive of Vital Christianity (1850)‚ Three Sermons about the Sabbath (1853)‚ Mercantile Morality‚ a Lecture (1856)‚ The Wrong and the Right Place of Christian Baptism (1866)‚ and The Christian Citizen's Duty in the Forthcoming Election (1868). Harvard College conferred on him an honorary DD in 1860.
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Autograph Note Signed ‘William Brock’‚ regretting that he does not have a scrap of General Havelock’s writing to give his correspondent’s brother. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ one minor marginal tear repaired. 5 March [1859]. William Brock (1807–1875)‚ Baptist minister. Although opposed to the Crimean War and a member of the Peace Society‚ Brock published a memoir of the life of the Baptist general Sir Henry Havelock in 1857‚ which had an enormous circulation. He endured some bitter criticism from within and without the denomination for his portrayal of the ‘Christian soldier’. Many of Brock's addresses were on religious and political topics‚ and these sermons and lectures comprise the bulk of his published works. The best known are: Sacramental Religion Subversive of Vital Christianity (1850)‚ Three Sermons about the Sabbath (1853)‚ Mercantile Morality‚ a Lecture (1856)‚ The Wrong and the Right Place of Christian Baptism (1866)‚ and The Christian Citizen's Duty in the Forthcoming Election (1868). Harvard College conferred on him an honorary DD in 1860. Price : £45.00
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BUNTING‚ Jabez. 10836
Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ in which “Dr. Bunting presents his respectful compliments ot the Editor of the Evangelical Almanack”‚ returning the Copy for 1835 with corrections‚ and sending a copy of the last Report of the Wesleyan Missionary Society and the minutes of the conference held in July. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 77 Hatton gardens‚ 26 September 1835. Jabez Bunting (1779-1858)‚ known as ‘the second founder of Methodism’.
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Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ in which “Dr. Bunting presents his respectful compliments ot the Editor of the Evangelical Almanack”‚ returning the Copy for 1835 with corrections‚ and sending a copy of the last Report of the Wesleyan Missionary Society and the minutes of the conference held in July. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 77 Hatton gardens‚ 26 September 1835. Jabez Bunting (1779-1858)‚ known as ‘the second founder of Methodism’. Price : £45.00
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BURDER‚ Samuel. 6996
Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying he has “looked over the part of the life now sent”‚ but does not see the need for alterations. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Burder‚ Samuel (1773–1836)‚ Church of England clergyman‚ formerly first pastor of an Independent congregation in St Albans‚ author of Memoirs of Eminently Pious British Women (1815) and three popular compilations‚ Oriental Customs in Illustration of the Scriptures (1802)‚ Oriental Literature Applied to the Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures (1812)‚ and Oriental Customs (1831); the first of these ran to several editions and a German translation.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying he has “looked over the part of the life now sent”‚ but does not see the need for alterations. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Burder‚ Samuel (1773–1836)‚ Church of England clergyman‚ formerly first pastor of an Independent congregation in St Albans‚ author of Memoirs of Eminently Pious British Women (1815) and three popular compilations‚ Oriental Customs in Illustration of the Scriptures (1802)‚ Oriental Literature Applied to the Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures (1812)‚ and Oriental Customs (1831); the first of these ran to several editions and a German translation. Price : £30.00
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COTTON‚ Henry. 0041
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Jos. Harding‚ thanking him for some prints which he had donated to the Common Room at Christ Church. 1 page 4to‚ mounted on guard. Christ Church‚ Oxford‚ 19 April 1818. The Revd. Henry Cotton (1789-1879)‚ among whose works are ‘Fasti Ecclesiæ Hibernicæ’ (1848-50) and ‘List of Editions of the Bible 1505-1850’ (1852)
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Jos. Harding‚ thanking him for some prints which he had donated to the Common Room at Christ Church. 1 page 4to‚ mounted on guard. Christ Church‚ Oxford‚ 19 April 1818. The Revd. Henry Cotton (1789-1879)‚ among whose works are ‘Fasti Ecclesiæ Hibernicæ’ (1848-50) and ‘List of Editions of the Bible 1505-1850’ (1852) Price : £45.00
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CRAIG Thomas. 10512
A correspondence of 13 Autograph Letters Signed by Thomas Craig to Thomas Winkworth in London discussing family news the placing of his sons in London offices and schools local visits a planned trip to Paris and much else. 13 letters 22 pp. mostly 9 x 7½ inches folds in good clean legible condition. Bocking Essex 1824-1830 (and one from 1837). The Revd. Thomas Craig of Bocking Essex minister of the Independent Chapel at Bocking End a congregation of protestant dissenters. This affectionate correspondence includes the occasional observation on national affairs (the distress of agricultural labourers) with many thanks for the assistance given by Winkworth in London to young Edward and Davis beginning their careers in commerce and the law. Winkworth purchases a “bagatelle board” for Edward and is asked for whatever he can find out about a commercial school on Tower Hill including details of the accommodation which would be provided for Davis. Craig describes his local visits to Aldborough Sudbury and Stowmarket gives an account of Dunwich and makes arrangements for Winkworth’s visits to Bocking.
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A correspondence of 13 Autograph Letters Signed by Thomas Craig to Thomas Winkworth in London discussing family news the placing of his sons in London offices and schools local visits a planned trip to Paris and much else. 13 letters 22 pp. mostly 9 x 7½ inches folds in good clean legible condition. Bocking Essex 1824-1830 (and one from 1837). The Revd. Thomas Craig of Bocking Essex minister of the Independent Chapel at Bocking End a congregation of protestant dissenters. This affectionate correspondence includes the occasional observation on national affairs (the distress of agricultural labourers) with many thanks for the assistance given by Winkworth in London to young Edward and Davis beginning their careers in commerce and the law. Winkworth purchases a “bagatelle board” for Edward and is asked for whatever he can find out about a commercial school on Tower Hill including details of the accommodation which would be provided for Davis. Craig describes his local visits to Aldborough Sudbury and Stowmarket gives an account of Dunwich and makes arrangements for Winkworth’s visits to Bocking. Price : £300.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ John William. 5710
Autograph Note in the third person‚ asking Messrs.Cadell & Davies to send copies of The Velvet Cushion to Mr.Roberts‚ Lord Gambier‚ three bishops and Mr.Gisborne‚ and to the Reviews as appropriate. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ central spindle hole‚ traces of mounting. Undated. The Rev.John William Cunningham (1780-1861)‚ Vicar of Harrow. The Velvet Cushion‚ the memoirs of a vicarage cushion‚ first published in 1814‚ was an evangelical account of the Church of England since the Reformation‚ and achieved considerable popular success.
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Autograph Note in the third person‚ asking Messrs.Cadell & Davies to send copies of The Velvet Cushion to Mr.Roberts‚ Lord Gambier‚ three bishops and Mr.Gisborne‚ and to the Reviews as appropriate. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ central spindle hole‚ traces of mounting. Undated. The Rev.John William Cunningham (1780-1861)‚ Vicar of Harrow. The Velvet Cushion‚ the memoirs of a vicarage cushion‚ first published in 1814‚ was an evangelical account of the Church of England since the Reformation‚ and achieved considerable popular success. Price : £45.00
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DAWSON‚ George. 10053
A series of three Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thomas McRobert‚ Secretary to the Paisley Artisans Institution‚ about Dawson’s visit to Paisley‚ suggesting Peter the Great as the subject of his lecture. 5 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ one centre fold split‚ otherwise in fine condition. Birmingham‚ various dates [1855]. George Dawson (1821-1876)‚ preacher at Mount Zion baptist chapel in Birmingham and elsewhere‚ lecturer and politician‚ who popularised the works of Carlyle and Emerson.
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A series of three Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thomas McRobert‚ Secretary to the Paisley Artisans Institution‚ about Dawson’s visit to Paisley‚ suggesting Peter the Great as the subject of his lecture. 5 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ one centre fold split‚ otherwise in fine condition. Birmingham‚ various dates [1855]. George Dawson (1821-1876)‚ preacher at Mount Zion baptist chapel in Birmingham and elsewhere‚ lecturer and politician‚ who popularised the works of Carlyle and Emerson. Price : £100.00
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DILLON‚ Robert Crawford. 4294
Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.C.Dillon’‚ to James Wright Nokes‚ recalling his own election as preacher of the Female Orphan Asylum‚ and his friendship with the influential Alderman Key‚ with a postscript about “the man who has done me dishonour”. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a separate small engraved portrait of Dillon. 17 Edward Street‚ Portman Square‚ 18 September 1841. Robert Crawford Dillon (1795-1847)‚ the controversial evangelical preacher who was suspended for immorality in 1840 by Bishop Blomfield. Dillon responded by setting up a ‘reformed English church’ in Friar Street‚ Blackfriars. This congregation moved to Spitalfields where Dillon appointed himself First Presbyter.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.C.Dillon’‚ to James Wright Nokes‚ recalling his own election as preacher of the Female Orphan Asylum‚ and his friendship with the influential Alderman Key‚ with a postscript about “the man who has done me dishonour”. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a separate small engraved portrait of Dillon. 17 Edward Street‚ Portman Square‚ 18 September 1841. Robert Crawford Dillon (1795-1847)‚ the controversial evangelical preacher who was suspended for immorality in 1840 by Bishop Blomfield. Dillon responded by setting up a ‘reformed English church’ in Friar Street‚ Blackfriars. This congregation moved to Spitalfields where Dillon appointed himself First Presbyter. Price : £85.00
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DORSET. Wimborne Independent Church. 9297
A lengthy Autograph Letter ‘To my dear people & Charge at Wimborne’ signed by James Panton (1774); together with four letters (1778‚ 1819‚ 1820‚ 1824) addressed to Mr Bowles‚ Watchmaker‚ Wimborne‚ by various correspondents (including a Dr B.Cracknell) about preaching engagements at the Independent Church in Wimborne; and one later (1832) related letter. 6 letters‚ various sizes‚ clean and legible‚ minor defects only. 1774-1832. “... putting down the strong holds of Satan in yr hearts there is more in them than you are yet aware of‚ one thing which I have greatly to lament the little power of vital godliness that is to be found amongst too too many congregations in these parts God forbid that should be the case with us‚ O my dear people I desire to be jealous over you with a godly jealousy let every one say as the disciple Lord is it I ...” (1774)
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A lengthy Autograph Letter ‘To my dear people & Charge at Wimborne’ signed by James Panton (1774); together with four letters (1778‚ 1819‚ 1820‚ 1824) addressed to Mr Bowles‚ Watchmaker‚ Wimborne‚ by various correspondents (including a Dr B.Cracknell) about preaching engagements at the Independent Church in Wimborne; and one later (1832) related letter. 6 letters‚ various sizes‚ clean and legible‚ minor defects only. 1774-1832. “... putting down the strong holds of Satan in yr hearts there is more in them than you are yet aware of‚ one thing which I have greatly to lament the little power of vital godliness that is to be found amongst too too many congregations in these parts God forbid that should be the case with us‚ O my dear people I desire to be jealous over you with a godly jealousy let every one say as the disciple Lord is it I ...” (1774) Price : £150.00
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ETTRICK‚ William. 4961
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm.Ettrick’‚ to T.Robson‚ thanking him for his favourable opinion of his book and remarking that he would not understand the Greek and Latin quotations “in yr. shop”‚ and “certain subjects of wh. you probably have not read very much‚ as they lie out of yr. line”. 2 pp. 7 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 29 November 1816. The Rev.William Ettrick‚ theological writer‚ author of The Season and Time; or an Exposition of the Prophercies which relate to the two Periods of Daniel (1816).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm.Ettrick’‚ to T.Robson‚ thanking him for his favourable opinion of his book and remarking that he would not understand the Greek and Latin quotations “in yr. shop”‚ and “certain subjects of wh. you probably have not read very much‚ as they lie out of yr. line”. 2 pp. 7 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 29 November 1816. The Rev.William Ettrick‚ theological writer‚ author of The Season and Time; or an Exposition of the Prophercies which relate to the two Periods of Daniel (1816). Price : £35.00
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FOX‚ William Johnson. 7228
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.J.Fox’‚ forwarding two letters‚ probably for publication (“the names must be taken out - of living persons‚ that is”)‚ also discussing the work of Di Conte. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ surface creasing. Upper Clapton‚ 10 May 1832. William Johnson Fox (1786-1864)‚ Unitarian minister‚ politician‚ journalist‚ and “literary father” of Robert Browning. In 1831 Fox bought the journal of the Unitarian Association‚ The Monthly Repository‚ of which he was already editor. Verse was contributed to it by both Tennyson and Browning.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.J.Fox’‚ forwarding two letters‚ probably for publication (“the names must be taken out - of living persons‚ that is”)‚ also discussing the work of Di Conte. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ surface creasing. Upper Clapton‚ 10 May 1832. William Johnson Fox (1786-1864)‚ Unitarian minister‚ politician‚ journalist‚ and “literary father” of Robert Browning. In 1831 Fox bought the journal of the Unitarian Association‚ The Monthly Repository‚ of which he was already editor. Verse was contributed to it by both Tennyson and Browning. Price : £75.00
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GANDELL‚ Robert. 7349
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Smith‚ informing her where the Gandells purchased their planchette board. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor damage to upper margin of the second leaf‚ first page annotated‚ traces of mounting‚ otherwise good. Llanfairfechan‚ 21 September‚ no year given. Robert Gandell (1818–1887)‚ orientalist and biblical scholar. In 1861 he was appointed Laudian professor of Arabic at Oxford. In 1859 he published an edition in four volumes of John Lightfoot's Horae Hebraicae‚ a New Testament commentary originally published in the second half of the seventeenth century.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Smith‚ informing her where the Gandells purchased their planchette board. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor damage to upper margin of the second leaf‚ first page annotated‚ traces of mounting‚ otherwise good. Llanfairfechan‚ 21 September‚ no year given. Robert Gandell (1818–1887)‚ orientalist and biblical scholar. In 1861 he was appointed Laudian professor of Arabic at Oxford. In 1859 he published an edition in four volumes of John Lightfoot's Horae Hebraicae‚ a New Testament commentary originally published in the second half of the seventeenth century. Price : £30.00
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GOOCH‚ Sir Thomas‚ Bishop of Ely. 2351
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Tho.Ely’‚ to an unnamed correspondent‚ agreeing to give Mr.Evans a Presentation to the Bishop of Norwich‚ but raising the question of his residence. 1 page 9 x 6.5 inches‚ minor defects only. Cambridge‚ 4 January 1753. Sir Thomas Gooch (1674-1754)‚ Bishop of Ely‚ Master of Caius College Cambridge. ‘But do you think to have in him a resident Minister‚ as you propos’d & promis’d? I wish you may‚ as I like his Character‚ an shd think my Self happy in my Patronage‚ if I could so fill all my Preferments.’
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Tho.Ely’‚ to an unnamed correspondent‚ agreeing to give Mr.Evans a Presentation to the Bishop of Norwich‚ but raising the question of his residence. 1 page 9 x 6.5 inches‚ minor defects only. Cambridge‚ 4 January 1753. Sir Thomas Gooch (1674-1754)‚ Bishop of Ely‚ Master of Caius College Cambridge. ‘But do you think to have in him a resident Minister‚ as you propos’d & promis’d? I wish you may‚ as I like his Character‚ an shd think my Self happy in my Patronage‚ if I could so fill all my Preferments.’ Price : £75.00
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GOULBURN‚ Edward Meyrick. 2383
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to one of his old tutors at Balliol‚ the Revd.J.M.Chapman‚ expressing pleasure at his own relaxed lifestyle since leaving Rugby (‘time for reading‚ combined with a little work on Sundays...’) but announcing his appointment to St.John’s‚ Paddington‚ ‘a pleasant position enough‚ but considering there are 10‚000 souls in it‚ laborious enough’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 21 Sussex Gardens‚ 25 April [1859]. Edward Meyrick Goulburn (1818-1897)‚ Dean of Norwich‚ head master of Rugby‚ theological author.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to one of his old tutors at Balliol‚ the Revd.J.M.Chapman‚ expressing pleasure at his own relaxed lifestyle since leaving Rugby (‘time for reading‚ combined with a little work on Sundays...’) but announcing his appointment to St.John’s‚ Paddington‚ ‘a pleasant position enough‚ but considering there are 10‚000 souls in it‚ laborious enough’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 21 Sussex Gardens‚ 25 April [1859]. Edward Meyrick Goulburn (1818-1897)‚ Dean of Norwich‚ head master of Rugby‚ theological author. Price : £45.00
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HARMER‚ Thomas. 6206
Manuscript Baptism Certificate‚ signed ‘Thomas Harmer’. 4 x 6½ inches‚ laid down‚ some staining. Watisfield‚ 11 December 1750. Thomas Harmer (1714-1788)‚ Independent minister and church historian. Harmer’s reputation as a scholar and useful writer rested originally upon his Observations on Divers Passages of Scripture‚ Illustrated by Accounts of Travellers in the East‚ which was published initially in a single volume in 1764‚ but by 1787 had been extended to four volumes. A fourth edition‚ edited and revised by Dr Adam Clarke‚ appeared in 1808. However‚ Harmer is probably better remembered for his histories of the dissenting churches of East Anglia. Harmer remained minister at Wattisfield for fifty-four years‚ during which time he missed only one Sunday service through illness. [DNB]
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Manuscript Baptism Certificate‚ signed ‘Thomas Harmer’. 4 x 6½ inches‚ laid down‚ some staining. Watisfield‚ 11 December 1750. Thomas Harmer (1714-1788)‚ Independent minister and church historian. Harmer’s reputation as a scholar and useful writer rested originally upon his Observations on Divers Passages of Scripture‚ Illustrated by Accounts of Travellers in the East‚ which was published initially in a single volume in 1764‚ but by 1787 had been extended to four volumes. A fourth edition‚ edited and revised by Dr Adam Clarke‚ appeared in 1808. However‚ Harmer is probably better remembered for his histories of the dissenting churches of East Anglia. Harmer remained minister at Wattisfield for fifty-four years‚ during which time he missed only one Sunday service through illness. [DNB] Price : £65.00
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HERRING‚ Thomas. 7497
Letter Signed ‘most obedient Servant‚ Tho: Cantuar’‚ to the Master of the Rolls‚ giving notice of the meeting of the Trustees of Dr.John Radcliffe’s Will. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ dust soiled‚ integral blank leaf. Lambeth House‚ 19 July 1755. Thomas Herring (1693–1757)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury. The meeting is to be held at St.Margaret’s Church‚ Westminster‚ “for the Election of one person out of the University of Oxford‚ who is Master of Arts & enter’d on the Physick Line‚ to receive the Maintenance provided by Dr.John Radcliffe’s Will for the purposes therein mentiond”.
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Letter Signed ‘most obedient Servant‚ Tho: Cantuar’‚ to the Master of the Rolls‚ giving notice of the meeting of the Trustees of Dr.John Radcliffe’s Will. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ dust soiled‚ integral blank leaf. Lambeth House‚ 19 July 1755. Thomas Herring (1693–1757)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury. The meeting is to be held at St.Margaret’s Church‚ Westminster‚ “for the Election of one person out of the University of Oxford‚ who is Master of Arts & enter’d on the Physick Line‚ to receive the Maintenance provided by Dr.John Radcliffe’s Will for the purposes therein mentiond”. Price : £120.00
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HINCHCLIFFE‚ John‚ Bishop of Peterborough. 4195
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Peterborough’‚ as Bishop of Peterborough and Master of Trinity College Cambridge‚ asking his correspondent to represent him at a meeting to discuss an estate‚ “an estate in trust‚ & his library of Books is lately bequeathed by the Revd.Mr.Jackson to Trinity College‚ the estate in trust for a lectureship”. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ integral leaf mounted on old album page‚ light offsetting but in good clean condition. Cambridge‚ 7 October 1782. John Hinchcliffe (1731-94)‚ Bishop of Peterborough and Master of Trinity College Cambridge‚ took a prominent part in the debates in the House of Lords on the American War.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Peterborough’‚ as Bishop of Peterborough and Master of Trinity College Cambridge‚ asking his correspondent to represent him at a meeting to discuss an estate‚ “an estate in trust‚ & his library of Books is lately bequeathed by the Revd.Mr.Jackson to Trinity College‚ the estate in trust for a lectureship”. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ integral leaf mounted on old album page‚ light offsetting but in good clean condition. Cambridge‚ 7 October 1782. John Hinchcliffe (1731-94)‚ Bishop of Peterborough and Master of Trinity College Cambridge‚ took a prominent part in the debates in the House of Lords on the American War. Price : £75.00
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HOLMES‚ Robert. 8774
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Robert Holmes’‚ about the dispatch of copies of his Discourses [Bampton Lectures]. 1 page 8 x 6½ inches‚ one old repair‚ remains of guard. New College‚ Oxford‚ 3 July 1782. Robert Holmes (1748-1805)‚ biblical scholar. “I will be obliged to you‚ to send one copy stitched‚ to mr Blamire’s not far from you‚ in the Strand‚ with this direction upon the cover in which you pack up the parcel‚ To the Reverend Mr Wray‚ Darley‚ near Bakewell‚ Derbyshire - carriage paid.” In 1782 Holmes was chosen to be Bampton lecturer‚ and during the same year published his eight lectures ‘On the Prophecies and Testimony of John the Baptist‚ and the parallel Prophecies of Jesus Christ’.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Robert Holmes’‚ about the dispatch of copies of his Discourses [Bampton Lectures]. 1 page 8 x 6½ inches‚ one old repair‚ remains of guard. New College‚ Oxford‚ 3 July 1782. Robert Holmes (1748-1805)‚ biblical scholar. “I will be obliged to you‚ to send one copy stitched‚ to mr Blamire’s not far from you‚ in the Strand‚ with this direction upon the cover in which you pack up the parcel‚ To the Reverend Mr Wray‚ Darley‚ near Bakewell‚ Derbyshire - carriage paid.” In 1782 Holmes was chosen to be Bampton lecturer‚ and during the same year published his eight lectures ‘On the Prophecies and Testimony of John the Baptist‚ and the parallel Prophecies of Jesus Christ’. Price : £100.00
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HORTON‚ Robert Forman. 7485
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing his “dogmatic position” and the mechanics of prayer. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few pinholes. Hampstead‚ 21 January 1886. Robert Forman Horton (1855–1934)‚ Congregational minister in Hampstead. At a time when nonconformists were at the height of their influence on political and religious life‚ he was regarded as an outstanding representative not only of Congregationalism but of nonconformity as a whole. [DNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing his “dogmatic position” and the mechanics of prayer. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few pinholes. Hampstead‚ 21 January 1886. Robert Forman Horton (1855–1934)‚ Congregational minister in Hampstead. At a time when nonconformists were at the height of their influence on political and religious life‚ he was regarded as an outstanding representative not only of Congregationalism but of nonconformity as a whole. [DNB] Price : £35.00
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HOWLEY‚ William‚ Archbishop of Canterbury. 2381
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.London’ as Bishop of London‚ to the incumbent of Isleworth‚ regretting his retirement‚ and hoping that his successor will wish to retain ‘an assistant‚ whose zeal and experience‚ as well as his hold on the affections of his Parishioners‚ cannot fail to be the greatest use in the care of so populous a place...’ 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Fulham‚ 23 October‚ 1820. William Howley (1766-1848)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury‚ was Bishop of London from 1810-1828.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.London’ as Bishop of London‚ to the incumbent of Isleworth‚ regretting his retirement‚ and hoping that his successor will wish to retain ‘an assistant‚ whose zeal and experience‚ as well as his hold on the affections of his Parishioners‚ cannot fail to be the greatest use in the care of so populous a place...’ 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Fulham‚ 23 October‚ 1820. William Howley (1766-1848)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury‚ was Bishop of London from 1810-1828. Price : £45.00
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HOWLEY‚ William‚ Archbishop of Canterbury. 8712
Admission pass to the House of Lords‚ signed ‘W.London’ by William Howley as Bishop of London. 4 x 6 inches‚ tipped on to album page. Episcopal armorial seal in black wax. Undated. William Howley (1766-1848)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury‚ was Bishop of London from 1810-1828.
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Admission pass to the House of Lords‚ signed ‘W.London’ by William Howley as Bishop of London. 4 x 6 inches‚ tipped on to album page. Episcopal armorial seal in black wax. Undated. William Howley (1766-1848)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury‚ was Bishop of London from 1810-1828. Price : £25.00
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HYACINTHE‚ Père [Charles Jean Marie Loyson]. 9436
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Hyacinthe’‚ to Lady Augusta‚ about the winter and the war‚ and the difficulties in the way of his return to France. In French. 8½ x 5 inches‚ in very good condition. Undated. Père Hyacinthe (1827-1912)‚ controversial French theologian. He taught philosophy and theology at Avignon and Nantes‚ was excommunicated (1869). He married in 1872‚ and but continued to preach‚ protesting against the dogma of Papal Infallibility. In 1879 he founded the Gallican Catholic Church in Paris.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Hyacinthe’‚ to Lady Augusta‚ about the winter and the war‚ and the difficulties in the way of his return to France. In French. 8½ x 5 inches‚ in very good condition. Undated. Père Hyacinthe (1827-1912)‚ controversial French theologian. He taught philosophy and theology at Avignon and Nantes‚ was excommunicated (1869). He married in 1872‚ and but continued to preach‚ protesting against the dogma of Papal Infallibility. In 1879 he founded the Gallican Catholic Church in Paris. Price : £65.00
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JACKSON‚ Cyril. 9806
Autograph Letter Signed [probaby to a Mr. Maitland]‚ about candlesticks and books‚ and other favours granted by his correspondent relating to a legacy and to the nomination of a boy to Christ’s Hospital. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in fine condition. Felpham‚ 11 April 1812. Dr. Cyril Jackson (1746-1819)‚ Dean of Christ Church.
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Autograph Letter Signed [probaby to a Mr. Maitland]‚ about candlesticks and books‚ and other favours granted by his correspondent relating to a legacy and to the nomination of a boy to Christ’s Hospital. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in fine condition. Felpham‚ 11 April 1812. Dr. Cyril Jackson (1746-1819)‚ Dean of Christ Church. Price : £35.00
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JELF‚ Richard William. 7604
Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ to John Forbes Royle‚ declining an invitation on account of the Bampton Lectures‚ and discussing a number of King’s College Council matters‚ including the publication of a Handbook. 6 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with 1 envelope. King’s College & Brighton‚ 24 February & 26 September 1844. Richard William Jelf (1798-1871)‚ principal of King’s College‚ London. Jelf gave the Bampton lectures at Oxford in 1844‚ his subject being ‘An inquiry into the means of grace‚ their mutual connection and combined use‚ with especial reference to the Church of England’. He became involved in a serious controversy when F. D. Maurice‚ the professor of theology‚ published his Theological Essays in 1853. Jelf‚ who was determined to maintain the high-church character of the college‚ condemned Maurice's views‚ and the council deprived Maurice of his professorship. J.F.Royle (1799-1858)‚ Professor of Materia Medica‚ King’s College‚ London.
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Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ to John Forbes Royle‚ declining an invitation on account of the Bampton Lectures‚ and discussing a number of King’s College Council matters‚ including the publication of a Handbook. 6 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with 1 envelope. King’s College & Brighton‚ 24 February & 26 September 1844. Richard William Jelf (1798-1871)‚ principal of King’s College‚ London. Jelf gave the Bampton lectures at Oxford in 1844‚ his subject being ‘An inquiry into the means of grace‚ their mutual connection and combined use‚ with especial reference to the Church of England’. He became involved in a serious controversy when F. D. Maurice‚ the professor of theology‚ published his Theological Essays in 1853. Jelf‚ who was determined to maintain the high-church character of the college‚ condemned Maurice's views‚ and the council deprived Maurice of his professorship. J.F.Royle (1799-1858)‚ Professor of Materia Medica‚ King’s College‚ London. Price : £60.00
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KENRICK‚ John. 10614
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Yates’‚ confirming an anecdote about Bishop Ross‚ referring to Gilbert Wakefield’s Memoirs‚ and discussing credal controversies in the Church. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. York‚ 2 January 1871. John Kenrick (1788-1877)‚ classical scholar and historian‚ and one of the greatest of Unitarian scholars. Martineau spoke of Kenrick as “the wisest man he knew”. His books included works of philology‚ and a history of Ancient Egypt. “My ideal of reform in this matter [the Athanasian Creed] is the banishment of all the creeds from the service book. What have the theological metaphysics of the Athanasian and Nicene‚ or the historical and pseudo historical statements of the Apostles’ to do with Adoration‚ Thanksgiving‚ Confession‚ Supplication‚ Intercession‚ the only proper objects of Prayer?”
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Yates’‚ confirming an anecdote about Bishop Ross‚ referring to Gilbert Wakefield’s Memoirs‚ and discussing credal controversies in the Church. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. York‚ 2 January 1871. John Kenrick (1788-1877)‚ classical scholar and historian‚ and one of the greatest of Unitarian scholars. Martineau spoke of Kenrick as “the wisest man he knew”. His books included works of philology‚ and a history of Ancient Egypt. “My ideal of reform in this matter [the Athanasian Creed] is the banishment of all the creeds from the service book. What have the theological metaphysics of the Athanasian and Nicene‚ or the historical and pseudo historical statements of the Apostles’ to do with Adoration‚ Thanksgiving‚ Confession‚ Supplication‚ Intercession‚ the only proper objects of Prayer?” Price : £65.00
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KENSIT‚ John. 5464
Autograph letter Signed‚ regretting that at the moment he has no date free for an engagement. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ diagonal blue crayon marking the letter as read. Printed heading of Kensit’s Wickliffe Preachers. London‚ 18 July 1899. John Kensit (1853-1902)‚ militant protestant agitator. His itinerant Wickliffites caused disturbances in ritualist churches throughout England.
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Autograph letter Signed‚ regretting that at the moment he has no date free for an engagement. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ diagonal blue crayon marking the letter as read. Printed heading of Kensit’s Wickliffe Preachers. London‚ 18 July 1899. John Kensit (1853-1902)‚ militant protestant agitator. His itinerant Wickliffites caused disturbances in ritualist churches throughout England. Price : £45.00
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KNOX‚ Alexander. 9893
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. Doctor Woodward in Bath‚ hoping to arrange another meeting‚ discussing sacred music‚ accomodation in Bristol‚ the voyage to Ireland‚ the consolations of religion‚ the attraction of the retired life‚ the mistakes of his early life‚ quoting Horace‚ etc. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ inlaid to album pages. Bristol‚ undated. A fine personal and confessional letter by Alexander Knox (1757-1831)‚ theological writer‚ forerunner of the Oxford Movement‚ and friend of John Wesley. “Little did I once think that I should ever prefer as I now do‚ quiet & retired life to the glare & bustle of the World.. My reason always told me what Horace’s reason told him - yet time was when I should most assuredly have been magnetized by the Honor ...And so I take it must all (except some peculiar counter influence operate) who are not divinely magnetized by the Religion of the Bible. ...This not only diminishes but dissipates Care (’Thou shalt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee ......’).” “But as I said there was a time when I should not have left Bath & Lord Harrowby’s dinner & come to quiet still King’s Square as I have now done. Verily verily‚ it is a happy change. I have tried both sides and I can speak ...”
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. Doctor Woodward in Bath‚ hoping to arrange another meeting‚ discussing sacred music‚ accomodation in Bristol‚ the voyage to Ireland‚ the consolations of religion‚ the attraction of the retired life‚ the mistakes of his early life‚ quoting Horace‚ etc. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ inlaid to album pages. Bristol‚ undated. A fine personal and confessional letter by Alexander Knox (1757-1831)‚ theological writer‚ forerunner of the Oxford Movement‚ and friend of John Wesley. “Little did I once think that I should ever prefer as I now do‚ quiet & retired life to the glare & bustle of the World.. My reason always told me what Horace’s reason told him - yet time was when I should most assuredly have been magnetized by the Honor ...And so I take it must all (except some peculiar counter influence operate) who are not divinely magnetized by the Religion of the Bible. ...This not only diminishes but dissipates Care (’Thou shalt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee ......’).” “But as I said there was a time when I should not have left Bath & Lord Harrowby’s dinner & come to quiet still King’s Square as I have now done. Verily verily‚ it is a happy change. I have tried both sides and I can speak ...” Price : £250.00
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LA TROBE‚ Christian Ignatius. 5135
Autograph Letter in the third person‚ to the Honble.Mrs.Waldegrave in Harley Street‚ “sending a Labrador Stone to encrease her little collection”‚ his son Joseph being the bearer. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Holborn‚ 5 April 1828. La Trobe‚ Christian Ignatius (1758-1836)‚ Moravian minister and composer. His life work was as secretary to the Moravian Brethren's Society for the Furtherance of the Gospel to the Heathen. He was well known in evangelical and anti-slavery societies. One result of La Trobe's successful visitation in 1815–16 to the mission at the Cape of Good Hope was the publication of his Journal of a Visit to South Africa (1818) and the posthumous Letters to my Children (1851). He also published a six-volume Selection of Sacred Music from the Works of the most Eminent Composers of Germany and Italy (1806–26).
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Autograph Letter in the third person‚ to the Honble.Mrs.Waldegrave in Harley Street‚ “sending a Labrador Stone to encrease her little collection”‚ his son Joseph being the bearer. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Holborn‚ 5 April 1828. La Trobe‚ Christian Ignatius (1758-1836)‚ Moravian minister and composer. His life work was as secretary to the Moravian Brethren's Society for the Furtherance of the Gospel to the Heathen. He was well known in evangelical and anti-slavery societies. One result of La Trobe's successful visitation in 1815–16 to the mission at the Cape of Good Hope was the publication of his Journal of a Visit to South Africa (1818) and the posthumous Letters to my Children (1851). He also published a six-volume Selection of Sacred Music from the Works of the most Eminent Composers of Germany and Italy (1806–26). Price : £75.00
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MACKENZIE‚ William Bell. 4520
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.B.Mackenzie’‚ to Mrs.Johns‚ encouraging her in the faith. 4 pp. 5 x 3½ inches‚ fine. 19 July 1847. William Bell Mackenzie (1806-1870)‚ Anglican clergyman and author. “Very soon some other voice will be heard in that church‚ and other families occupying the pews. We shall be gone...”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.B.Mackenzie’‚ to Mrs.Johns‚ encouraging her in the faith. 4 pp. 5 x 3½ inches‚ fine. 19 July 1847. William Bell Mackenzie (1806-1870)‚ Anglican clergyman and author. “Very soon some other voice will be heard in that church‚ and other families occupying the pews. We shall be gone...” Price : £30.00
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MANNING‚ Henry Edward. 10550
Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.E.Manning’‚ to Dr. Bell‚ asking him to call: “I shall be sitting in the house or theSchool adjoining the Church.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ light traces of mounting on verso. St. Mary’s‚ Bayswater‚ 6 January 1858. Henry Edward Manning (1808-92)‚ later Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.E.Manning’‚ to Dr. Bell‚ asking him to call: “I shall be sitting in the house or theSchool adjoining the Church.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ light traces of mounting on verso. St. Mary’s‚ Bayswater‚ 6 January 1858. Henry Edward Manning (1808-92)‚ later Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster. Price : £45.00
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MARSH‚ William. 10616
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Marsh’‚ to the Rev. Mr. Gaunt‚ Vicar of Olney‚ refuting an attack made against him by another clergyman on an early statement about “leaving theatres‚ ball rooms‚ & card tables”‚ discussing his own publications‚ enquiring after Gaunt’s family. 3 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ address panel‚ Colchester postmark‚ generally in good condition‚ minor blemishes along centre fold. Date unclear‚ ?1849. William Marsh (1775-1864)‚ evangelical preacher known as ‘Millennial Marsh’‚ friend of Charles Simeon. “The object of the letter is an attack on Evangelical men & measures. I would rather use no other weapons than prayer & patience‚ but as he has put his name‚ if I am bound to answer it & good may be done‚ perhaps the best way will be to publish with alterations & additions the MS in question‚ & then a short letter to himself. If I were to give your view of the theatre as contained in one of Delector’s letters‚ am I at liberty so to do?”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Marsh’‚ to the Rev. Mr. Gaunt‚ Vicar of Olney‚ refuting an attack made against him by another clergyman on an early statement about “leaving theatres‚ ball rooms‚ & card tables”‚ discussing his own publications‚ enquiring after Gaunt’s family. 3 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ address panel‚ Colchester postmark‚ generally in good condition‚ minor blemishes along centre fold. Date unclear‚ ?1849. William Marsh (1775-1864)‚ evangelical preacher known as ‘Millennial Marsh’‚ friend of Charles Simeon. “The object of the letter is an attack on Evangelical men & measures. I would rather use no other weapons than prayer & patience‚ but as he has put his name‚ if I am bound to answer it & good may be done‚ perhaps the best way will be to publish with alterations & additions the MS in question‚ & then a short letter to himself. If I were to give your view of the theatre as contained in one of Delector’s letters‚ am I at liberty so to do?” Price : £75.00
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MARTINEAU‚ James. 9310
Autograph Letter Signed‚ about his earlier articles on the Expansion of the Church of England‚ saying he has no sympathy with the “Liberationist movement”‚ but nevertheless expects tolerance for other denominations. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 35 Gordon Square‚ London‚ 15 December 1886. James Martineau (1805-1900) was a Unitarian minister and educator‚ and a widely influential theologian and philosopher. As lecturer and Principal at Manchester New College‚ he was for many years responsible for training ministerial students. “...while I cling eagerly to the maintenance of a national recognition of Christianity‚ I see plainly that the time is past when the nation can be united in the profession of one of the organised forms of faith and worship which coexist in modern Christendom...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ about his earlier articles on the Expansion of the Church of England‚ saying he has no sympathy with the “Liberationist movement”‚ but nevertheless expects tolerance for other denominations. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 35 Gordon Square‚ London‚ 15 December 1886. James Martineau (1805-1900) was a Unitarian minister and educator‚ and a widely influential theologian and philosopher. As lecturer and Principal at Manchester New College‚ he was for many years responsible for training ministerial students. “...while I cling eagerly to the maintenance of a national recognition of Christianity‚ I see plainly that the time is past when the nation can be united in the profession of one of the organised forms of faith and worship which coexist in modern Christendom...” Price : £65.00
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MAURICE‚ F.D. 7407
Autograph Note Signed ‘F.D.Maurice’‚ to Miss Craig‚ explaining that he has been out of town. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 16 October‚ no year given. F.D.Maurice (1805-72)‚ theologian‚ professor of Moral Theology at Cambridge.
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Autograph Note Signed ‘F.D.Maurice’‚ to Miss Craig‚ explaining that he has been out of town. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 16 October‚ no year given. F.D.Maurice (1805-72)‚ theologian‚ professor of Moral Theology at Cambridge. Price : £35.00
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MAURICE‚ F.D. 7408
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Theobald’‚ wishing he could recommend “a book of Family Prayers that‚ in any degree‚ meets my desires”‚ finding them all unsatisfactory‚ and discussing the case of Rowland Wlliams and his book ‘Rational Godliness’. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some paper adhering to first page where formerly mounted‚ small piece torn from upper margin. Folkestone‚ 27 August‚ no year given. F.D.Maurice (1805-72)‚ theologian‚ professor of Moral Theology at Cambridge. “I have not seen any charge of the Bp of Llandaff. Rational Godliness is written by a Mr.Rowland Williams who was head of Lampeter College & was for some time his Chaplain. ...certainly he deserves as little to be called an Infidel as I do.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Theobald’‚ wishing he could recommend “a book of Family Prayers that‚ in any degree‚ meets my desires”‚ finding them all unsatisfactory‚ and discussing the case of Rowland Wlliams and his book ‘Rational Godliness’. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some paper adhering to first page where formerly mounted‚ small piece torn from upper margin. Folkestone‚ 27 August‚ no year given. F.D.Maurice (1805-72)‚ theologian‚ professor of Moral Theology at Cambridge. “I have not seen any charge of the Bp of Llandaff. Rational Godliness is written by a Mr.Rowland Williams who was head of Lampeter College & was for some time his Chaplain. ...certainly he deserves as little to be called an Infidel as I do.” Price : £65.00
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MAXWELL‚ Henry‚ Bishop of Meath. 4304
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henry Meath’‚ as Bishop of Meath‚ to ‘My Lord’‚ expressing his concern that he would not be able to attend His Excellency as he had been “seized with a smart fit of the gout”‚ sending his son instead to receive “your Excellency’s commands”‚ and assuring him of his own “steady support of your Excellency’s Administration”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. 31 December 1787. Henry Maxwell‚ Bishop of Meath Ireland (died 1798).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henry Meath’‚ as Bishop of Meath‚ to ‘My Lord’‚ expressing his concern that he would not be able to attend His Excellency as he had been “seized with a smart fit of the gout”‚ sending his son instead to receive “your Excellency’s commands”‚ and assuring him of his own “steady support of your Excellency’s Administration”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. 31 December 1787. Henry Maxwell‚ Bishop of Meath Ireland (died 1798). Price : £100.00
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MIALL‚ Edward. 10580
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to C.Gilpin‚ regretting he is unable to accept the invitation. 1 page 6 x 3½ inches. Undated. Edward Miall (1809–1881)‚ politician‚ journalist‚ and Congregational minister‚ editor of The Nonconformist from 1841. ‘A state church!’‚ ran an editorial. ‘Have they never looked into that dark‚ polluted‚ inner chamber of which it is the door? Have they never caught a glimpse of the loathsome things that live‚ and crawl‚ and gender there?’ (E. Miall‚ The Nonconformist's Sketch Book‚ 1842‚ 17).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to C.Gilpin‚ regretting he is unable to accept the invitation. 1 page 6 x 3½ inches. Undated. Edward Miall (1809–1881)‚ politician‚ journalist‚ and Congregational minister‚ editor of The Nonconformist from 1841. ‘A state church!’‚ ran an editorial. ‘Have they never looked into that dark‚ polluted‚ inner chamber of which it is the door? Have they never caught a glimpse of the loathsome things that live‚ and crawl‚ and gender there?’ (E. Miall‚ The Nonconformist's Sketch Book‚ 1842‚ 17). Price : £30.00
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MILNER‚ Joseph. 2071
Fragment of an Autograph Sermon about backsliders‚ with several dates of preaching (e.g. Easter Day 1769 Hull)‚ mounted alongside a nineteenth century note of authenticity and provenance. 1 page 6.5 x 4 inches‚ mounted on part of an old album leaf. Hull‚ eighteenth century. Joseph Milner (1744-1797)‚ evangelical clergyman and headmaster of the grammar school at Hull‚ author of the History of the Church of Christ.
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Fragment of an Autograph Sermon about backsliders‚ with several dates of preaching (e.g. Easter Day 1769 Hull)‚ mounted alongside a nineteenth century note of authenticity and provenance. 1 page 6.5 x 4 inches‚ mounted on part of an old album leaf. Hull‚ eighteenth century. Joseph Milner (1744-1797)‚ evangelical clergyman and headmaster of the grammar school at Hull‚ author of the History of the Church of Christ. Price : £50.00
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NORTH‚ Brownlow‚ Bishop of Winchester. 5670
Autograph Letter Signed ‘B.Winchester’‚ addressed ‘My dear Lord’‚ discussing in detail the lease of allotments. 2¼ inches‚ in very good condition. Chelsea‚ 1 June 1813. Brownlow North (1741-1820)‚ Bishop of Winchester from 1781‚ half-brother of Frederick‚ Lord North‚ prime minister. “In a word it appears to me that Government paying the price of the whole‚ must pay me for the term in lease‚ & pay to the See the value of the Reversion. Is not this so?”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘B.Winchester’‚ addressed ‘My dear Lord’‚ discussing in detail the lease of allotments. 2¼ inches‚ in very good condition. Chelsea‚ 1 June 1813. Brownlow North (1741-1820)‚ Bishop of Winchester from 1781‚ half-brother of Frederick‚ Lord North‚ prime minister. “In a word it appears to me that Government paying the price of the whole‚ must pay me for the term in lease‚ & pay to the See the value of the Reversion. Is not this so?” Price : £45.00
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PUSEY‚ Edward Bouverie. 10552
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Thomas[?]’‚ about the death of Pusey’s brother (”I had hoped that my brother would have seen many years of his great usefulness”)‚ adding news of his brother’s children. 2½ pages 4¼ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. 21 September‚ no year given. Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-82)‚ English theologian and Tractarian leader. “His children are well‚ tho’ not with me at this moment. Sidney has improved in health by a tour to the lakes; so I hope that he wil have health to enable him to turn his great talents to God’s service somehow. I shall be glad‚ if by any means I see you. But time is passing away. God be with you‚ your affectionately‚ E.B.Pusey.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Thomas[?]’‚ about the death of Pusey’s brother (”I had hoped that my brother would have seen many years of his great usefulness”)‚ adding news of his brother’s children. 2½ pages 4¼ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. 21 September‚ no year given. Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-82)‚ English theologian and Tractarian leader. “His children are well‚ tho’ not with me at this moment. Sidney has improved in health by a tour to the lakes; so I hope that he wil have health to enable him to turn his great talents to God’s service somehow. I shall be glad‚ if by any means I see you. But time is passing away. God be with you‚ your affectionately‚ E.B.Pusey.” Price : £65.00
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PUSEY‚ Edward Bouverie. 10922
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Hardy [Gathorne Hardy]‚ asking him to investigate and to redress an injustice by the Admiralty against a Lieutenant Gregory who had been denied rightful promotion‚ having been “invalided for delirium tremens”‚ a charge which Pusey claims to be false. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light spotting and minor defects. Plymouth‚ 2 April 1867. Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-82)‚ English theologian and Tractarian leader. “I know Lieutenant Gregory to be perfectly sober...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Hardy [Gathorne Hardy]‚ asking him to investigate and to redress an injustice by the Admiralty against a Lieutenant Gregory who had been denied rightful promotion‚ having been “invalided for delirium tremens”‚ a charge which Pusey claims to be false. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light spotting and minor defects. Plymouth‚ 2 April 1867. Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-82)‚ English theologian and Tractarian leader. “I know Lieutenant Gregory to be perfectly sober...” Price : £65.00
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REYNOLDS‚ Henry Robert. 6209
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Ambrose Spong‚ imparting much spiritual advice on the occasion of his preaching at Cheshunt College Chapel‚ and discussing the music. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of guard‚ with a separate carte de visite size photographic portrait of Reynolds. Townshend House‚ Malvern‚ 9 August [1860’s]. Henry Robert Reynolds (1825-1896)‚ Congregational minister. In 1860 Reynolds became president of Cheshunt College. Besides fulfilling the duties of principal of the college and pastor of the college chapel and village churches‚ he was professor of dogmatic theology‚ ecclesiastical history‚ and New Testament exegesis. In addition‚ from 1866 to 1874 he was co-editor with Henry Allon of the British Quarterly Review‚ and from 1877 to 1882 he edited the Evangelical Magazine. He and his brother‚ John Russell Reynolds‚ wrote a novel dealing with the intellectual and religious questions of the time‚ which was published anonymously in 1860 as Yes and No‚ or‚ Glimpses of the Great Conflict.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Ambrose Spong‚ imparting much spiritual advice on the occasion of his preaching at Cheshunt College Chapel‚ and discussing the music. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of guard‚ with a separate carte de visite size photographic portrait of Reynolds. Townshend House‚ Malvern‚ 9 August [1860’s]. Henry Robert Reynolds (1825-1896)‚ Congregational minister. In 1860 Reynolds became president of Cheshunt College. Besides fulfilling the duties of principal of the college and pastor of the college chapel and village churches‚ he was professor of dogmatic theology‚ ecclesiastical history‚ and New Testament exegesis. In addition‚ from 1866 to 1874 he was co-editor with Henry Allon of the British Quarterly Review‚ and from 1877 to 1882 he edited the Evangelical Magazine. He and his brother‚ John Russell Reynolds‚ wrote a novel dealing with the intellectual and religious questions of the time‚ which was published anonymously in 1860 as Yes and No‚ or‚ Glimpses of the Great Conflict. Price : £45.00
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SHARPE‚ Samuel. 4224
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd.B.Mardon‚ stating that “I would not venture an opinion as to a book’s sale‚ to guide a bookseller. He understands that best. But the Nokes seems good for an Orthodox man. I suppose it would sell better than a better text”. 1 page 5½ x 3½ inches‚ traces of mounting on verso. Highbury‚ 7 August 1848. Samuel Sharpe (1799-1881)‚ Egyptologist and translator of the Bible.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd.B.Mardon‚ stating that “I would not venture an opinion as to a book’s sale‚ to guide a bookseller. He understands that best. But the Nokes seems good for an Orthodox man. I suppose it would sell better than a better text”. 1 page 5½ x 3½ inches‚ traces of mounting on verso. Highbury‚ 7 August 1848. Samuel Sharpe (1799-1881)‚ Egyptologist and translator of the Bible. Price : £35.00
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SHEPHERD‚ Dr. William. 10268
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Ford‚ sending “a dozen of my lately published dialogue for sale‚ price to the public four shillings”. 1 page 9½ x 7½ inches‚ minor defects only. Gateacre‚ 27 April 1808. William Shepherd (1768-1847)‚ Unitarian minister and politician‚ enthusiast for civil and religious liberty‚ friend of William Roscoe‚ and the author of poems and pamphlets. “You may recommend it to the Warden and Fellows of the Old Church as treating on an interesting subject‚ and now and then decently bordering on what fashionable ladies call tawdry.” Shepherd had edited a Dialogue (pubished Liverpool‚ 1807) by Poggio Bracciolini‚ whose biography he had published in 1802. Shepherd’s friendship with Roscoe had led to his interest in Italian literature.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Ford‚ sending “a dozen of my lately published dialogue for sale‚ price to the public four shillings”. 1 page 9½ x 7½ inches‚ minor defects only. Gateacre‚ 27 April 1808. William Shepherd (1768-1847)‚ Unitarian minister and politician‚ enthusiast for civil and religious liberty‚ friend of William Roscoe‚ and the author of poems and pamphlets. “You may recommend it to the Warden and Fellows of the Old Church as treating on an interesting subject‚ and now and then decently bordering on what fashionable ladies call tawdry.” Shepherd had edited a Dialogue (pubished Liverpool‚ 1807) by Poggio Bracciolini‚ whose biography he had published in 1802. Shepherd’s friendship with Roscoe had led to his interest in Italian literature. Price : £100.00
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SHEPPARD‚ John. 4301
Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the books‚ commenting on the religious content‚ and enquiring after the health of Mr.Forster‚ although “I know not why we should regret any good man’s summons from a world like this”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ lightly tipped on to an old album page‚ in good condition. Irongates‚ Frome‚ 11 May 1840. John Sheppard (1785-1879)‚ religious writer‚ friend of Thomas Chalmers‚ joined the anabaptists in 1806. His published works included ‘Letters on a Tour in France’ [1817]‚ ‘An Autumn Dream’ [poem‚ 1837]‚ and ‘On Dreams’ [1847].
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the books‚ commenting on the religious content‚ and enquiring after the health of Mr.Forster‚ although “I know not why we should regret any good man’s summons from a world like this”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ lightly tipped on to an old album page‚ in good condition. Irongates‚ Frome‚ 11 May 1840. John Sheppard (1785-1879)‚ religious writer‚ friend of Thomas Chalmers‚ joined the anabaptists in 1806. His published works included ‘Letters on a Tour in France’ [1817]‚ ‘An Autumn Dream’ [poem‚ 1837]‚ and ‘On Dreams’ [1847]. Price : £35.00
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SMALRIDGE‚ George. 6025
Autograph Letter Signed ‘George Smalridge’‚ giving news of “the College”: “We are very destitute of Gentlemen at present...” 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ laid down‚ central filing hole‚ with a separate small engraved portrait. 5 February [dated 1696 in a later hand]. George Smalridge (1663-1719)‚ Bishop of Bristol and Dean of Christ Church Oxford‚ “the famous Dr.Smalridge” (Swift)‚ was a Jacobite who refused to sign the declaration against the Pretender in 1715. “I find Sr.Roger designs to come down wth you‚ wch adds to the pleasure. Sr Richard had long’d very passionately for Your return. ...We are very destitute of Gentlemen at present. Mr.Boyle‚ Sr R.V. & Mr Owen make up our whole Number. Mr.Hicks is gone down to Birmingham: He is chefe Burser of the College for this Year...” From 1693-98 Smalridge was a Prebendary of Lichfield.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘George Smalridge’‚ giving news of “the College”: “We are very destitute of Gentlemen at present...” 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ laid down‚ central filing hole‚ with a separate small engraved portrait. 5 February [dated 1696 in a later hand]. George Smalridge (1663-1719)‚ Bishop of Bristol and Dean of Christ Church Oxford‚ “the famous Dr.Smalridge” (Swift)‚ was a Jacobite who refused to sign the declaration against the Pretender in 1715. “I find Sr.Roger designs to come down wth you‚ wch adds to the pleasure. Sr Richard had long’d very passionately for Your return. ...We are very destitute of Gentlemen at present. Mr.Boyle‚ Sr R.V. & Mr Owen make up our whole Number. Mr.Hicks is gone down to Birmingham: He is chefe Burser of the College for this Year...” From 1693-98 Smalridge was a Prebendary of Lichfield. Price : £175.00
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SPURGEON‚ Charles Haddon. 10682
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.H.Spurgeon’‚ thanking his correspondent for the books‚ concluding “Many thanks for kind words & deeds”. A good one page example 7½ x 4½ inches. Nightingale Lane‚ Clapham‚ 11 August [1877 or 1878]. C.H.Spurgeon (1834-92)‚ the celebrated Baptist preacher.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.H.Spurgeon’‚ thanking his correspondent for the books‚ concluding “Many thanks for kind words & deeds”. A good one page example 7½ x 4½ inches. Nightingale Lane‚ Clapham‚ 11 August [1877 or 1878]. C.H.Spurgeon (1834-92)‚ the celebrated Baptist preacher. Price : £350.00
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STEVENS‚ Maria. 2784
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Believe me in the bonds of Jesus‚ yours in Truth‚ Maria Stevens’‚ to Miss E.Ould‚ ‚ rejoicing in her faith‚ encouraging Miss Ould to ‘press towards the mark’‚ and asking her to accept ‘my little work’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. Stonefall‚ 8 November 1832. Maria Stevens‚ author of devotional and religious works.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Believe me in the bonds of Jesus‚ yours in Truth‚ Maria Stevens’‚ to Miss E.Ould‚ ‚ rejoicing in her faith‚ encouraging Miss Ould to ‘press towards the mark’‚ and asking her to accept ‘my little work’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. Stonefall‚ 8 November 1832. Maria Stevens‚ author of devotional and religious works. Price : £45.00
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STOWELL‚ William Hendry. 10660
A series of five Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thomas Winkworth in London‚ discussing their meetings‚ travels‚ periodicals‚ invitations etc. 5 letters‚ 12 pp.‚ in good condition‚ with 3 envelopes. Rotherham College‚ 1846-1849 where dated. William Hendry Stowell (1800-1858)‚ dissenting divine‚ head of the Independent College at Rotherham and later Cheshunt College‚ author. “I would accept your offer of mutton & cigar‚ and gossip‚ very cheerfully‚ for tomorrow‚ but I have to meet some of ‘the Puritan Clergy’ at ½ past four on the premises where my lecture is to be given.”
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A series of five Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thomas Winkworth in London‚ discussing their meetings‚ travels‚ periodicals‚ invitations etc. 5 letters‚ 12 pp.‚ in good condition‚ with 3 envelopes. Rotherham College‚ 1846-1849 where dated. William Hendry Stowell (1800-1858)‚ dissenting divine‚ head of the Independent College at Rotherham and later Cheshunt College‚ author. “I would accept your offer of mutton & cigar‚ and gossip‚ very cheerfully‚ for tomorrow‚ but I have to meet some of ‘the Puritan Clergy’ at ½ past four on the premises where my lecture is to be given.” Price : £100.00
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SYMONS‚ Benjamin Parsons. 2279
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Wilson‚ concerning the revision of two books of Homilies‚ being prepared by a former subwarden‚ John Griffiths‚ asking for help in providing early editions‚ with mention of several sixteenth and seventeenth century works. 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Wadham College‚ Oxford‚ 6 September 1856. Benjamin Parsons Symons (1785-1878)‚ Warden of Wadham‚ leader of the evangelical party at Oxford. This John Griffiths was one of the Four Tutors who signed the protest against John Henry Newman’s Tract 90.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Wilson‚ concerning the revision of two books of Homilies‚ being prepared by a former subwarden‚ John Griffiths‚ asking for help in providing early editions‚ with mention of several sixteenth and seventeenth century works. 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Wadham College‚ Oxford‚ 6 September 1856. Benjamin Parsons Symons (1785-1878)‚ Warden of Wadham‚ leader of the evangelical party at Oxford. This John Griffiths was one of the Four Tutors who signed the protest against John Henry Newman’s Tract 90. Price : £60.00
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THIRLWALL‚ Connop. 4447
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.St.Davids’‚ as Bishop of St.Davids‚ explaining that “apart from some boyish and anonymous trifles” he has published hardly anything other than his History of Greece. 1 page‚ with a few words and signature overleaf‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor defects including two small holes and one stain where mounted. Abergwili‚ Carmarthen‚ 29 April 1844. Connop Thirlwall (1797-1875)‚ bishop and historian.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.St.Davids’‚ as Bishop of St.Davids‚ explaining that “apart from some boyish and anonymous trifles” he has published hardly anything other than his History of Greece. 1 page‚ with a few words and signature overleaf‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor defects including two small holes and one stain where mounted. Abergwili‚ Carmarthen‚ 29 April 1844. Connop Thirlwall (1797-1875)‚ bishop and historian. Price : £30.00
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THOMSON‚ William. 2689
Letter Signed ‘W.Ebor’ as Archbishop of York‚ to Sydney Williams‚ thanking him for the trouble taken over the sale of the archbishop’s copy of the Codex Sinaiticus‚ agreeing to the sale‚ and suggesting the price. 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Bishopthorpe‚ York‚ 8 November 1872. William Thomson (1819-90)‚ Archbishop of York.
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Letter Signed ‘W.Ebor’ as Archbishop of York‚ to Sydney Williams‚ thanking him for the trouble taken over the sale of the archbishop’s copy of the Codex Sinaiticus‚ agreeing to the sale‚ and suggesting the price. 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Bishopthorpe‚ York‚ 8 November 1872. William Thomson (1819-90)‚ Archbishop of York. Price : £50.00
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TRENCH‚ Richard Chenevix. 7000
Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.C.Trench’‚ as Dean of Westminster‚ to Miss Waterfield‚ discussing matters relating to the Hospital Governors‚ their treatment of cases of misconduct‚ and similar matters. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ pin hole‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. Westminster‚ 7 March 1862. Richard Chenevix Trench (1807-1886)‚ Archbishop of Dublin from 1864.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.C.Trench’‚ as Dean of Westminster‚ to Miss Waterfield‚ discussing matters relating to the Hospital Governors‚ their treatment of cases of misconduct‚ and similar matters. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ pin hole‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. Westminster‚ 7 March 1862. Richard Chenevix Trench (1807-1886)‚ Archbishop of Dublin from 1864. Price : £35.00
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TURNER‚ William. 5146
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’‚ discussing the distribution of “my little Tract on the Duty of looking to ourselves” and referring to his son’s marriage. 1 page 9½ x 7½ inches‚ spotted. Newcastle‚ June 1819. William Turner (1761-1859)‚ dissenting minister and author‚ ministered at Newcastle for fifty-nine years.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’‚ discussing the distribution of “my little Tract on the Duty of looking to ourselves” and referring to his son’s marriage. 1 page 9½ x 7½ inches‚ spotted. Newcastle‚ June 1819. William Turner (1761-1859)‚ dissenting minister and author‚ ministered at Newcastle for fifty-nine years. Price : £35.00
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WILKINSON‚ William Francis. 9605
Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the circumstances of his resignation from Cheltenham College. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Cheltenham‚ 26 November 1847. The Revd. William Francis Wilkinson‚ author of many theological books.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the circumstances of his resignation from Cheltenham College. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Cheltenham‚ 26 November 1847. The Revd. William Francis Wilkinson‚ author of many theological books. Price : £30.00
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WILLIAMS‚ John Bickerton. 9788
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. Dr. Raffles at Edge Hill‚ thanking him for his congratulations on Williams’ knighthood)‚ commenting that “I am the first knight of the new reign”‚ and discussing arrangements to meet Raffles and other friends. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition‚ address panel‚ red wax seal. Green Bank Cottage‚ Rock Ferry‚ 31 August 1837. Sir John Bickerton Williams (1792-1855)‚ nonconformist writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. Dr. Raffles at Edge Hill‚ thanking him for his congratulations on Williams’ knighthood)‚ commenting that “I am the first knight of the new reign”‚ and discussing arrangements to meet Raffles and other friends. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition‚ address panel‚ red wax seal. Green Bank Cottage‚ Rock Ferry‚ 31 August 1837. Sir John Bickerton Williams (1792-1855)‚ nonconformist writer. Price : £30.00
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WILSON‚ Daniel‚ Bishop of Calcutta. 10621
Autograph Letter Signed ‘D Calcutta’‚ to W.H.Abbott‚ asking him to draw up the papers “for constituting The Revd William Bateman my Commissary for executing the office of Archdeacon on occasion of the absence of the Venerable Archdeacon Corrie”‚ and giving notice of a Confirmation and an Ordination to be held in the Cathedral. 2 pp. 13 x 8 inches‚ with integral address leaf also signed ‘D Calcutta’‚ some blemishes. ‘Palace’ [Calcutta]‚ 7 March 1835. Daniel Wilson (1778-1858)‚ fifth Bishop of Calcutta from 1832‚ established episcopal authority throughout the diocese.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘D Calcutta’‚ to W.H.Abbott‚ asking him to draw up the papers “for constituting The Revd William Bateman my Commissary for executing the office of Archdeacon on occasion of the absence of the Venerable Archdeacon Corrie”‚ and giving notice of a Confirmation and an Ordination to be held in the Cathedral. 2 pp. 13 x 8 inches‚ with integral address leaf also signed ‘D Calcutta’‚ some blemishes. ‘Palace’ [Calcutta]‚ 7 March 1835. Daniel Wilson (1778-1858)‚ fifth Bishop of Calcutta from 1832‚ established episcopal authority throughout the diocese. Price : £100.00
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WILSON‚ William Carus. 6222
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Carus Wilson’‚ thanking a lady for her donations‚ agreeing that “there is indeed a great & blessed work going on amongst our soldiers” 2 pp. 4½ x 2½ inches‚ some light spotting. Ventnor‚ 6 January 1859. William Carus Wilson (1791–1859)‚ Church of England clergyman and founder of charity schools. The Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge‚ Lancashire (1824) became notorious as the original of Lowood Institution in Jane Eyre (1847). Charlotte Brontë entered the school in 1824 with her sisters‚ Maria‚ Elizabeth‚ and Emily; the two eldest girls developed tuberculosis there and were sent home to die. Charlotte Brontë always blamed the school's harsh regime and punitive religious discipline for their early deaths‚ and in her novel graphically portrayed the pupils' sufferings. Many former pupils recognized the school and its founder (Mr Brocklehurst)‚ though Brontë always maintained that she had not felt it necessary to be impartial or objective in a work of fiction‚ and another former pupil‚ Emma Jane Worboise‚ who was at the school in the 1840s‚ remembered Carus Wilson as kind‚ sincere‚ and generous. When Mrs Gaskell identified the school and Carus Wilson by name in her Life of Charlotte Brontë (1857) she was threatened with a libel action. Carus Wilson took an active interest in the welfare of soldiers and sailors. During the Indian mutiny he distributed 1‚500‚000 Bibles and tracts to British soldiers. [DNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Carus Wilson’‚ thanking a lady for her donations‚ agreeing that “there is indeed a great & blessed work going on amongst our soldiers” 2 pp. 4½ x 2½ inches‚ some light spotting. Ventnor‚ 6 January 1859. William Carus Wilson (1791–1859)‚ Church of England clergyman and founder of charity schools. The Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge‚ Lancashire (1824) became notorious as the original of Lowood Institution in Jane Eyre (1847). Charlotte Brontë entered the school in 1824 with her sisters‚ Maria‚ Elizabeth‚ and Emily; the two eldest girls developed tuberculosis there and were sent home to die. Charlotte Brontë always blamed the school's harsh regime and punitive religious discipline for their early deaths‚ and in her novel graphically portrayed the pupils' sufferings. Many former pupils recognized the school and its founder (Mr Brocklehurst)‚ though Brontë always maintained that she had not felt it necessary to be impartial or objective in a work of fiction‚ and another former pupil‚ Emma Jane Worboise‚ who was at the school in the 1840s‚ remembered Carus Wilson as kind‚ sincere‚ and generous. When Mrs Gaskell identified the school and Carus Wilson by name in her Life of Charlotte Brontë (1857) she was threatened with a libel action. Carus Wilson took an active interest in the welfare of soldiers and sailors. During the Indian mutiny he distributed 1‚500‚000 Bibles and tracts to British soldiers. [DNB] Price : £45.00
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WORDSWORTH‚ Charles. 1651
Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking his correspondent to obtain the 1688 reprint of Bishop Poinet’s Diallacticon on the Holy Eucharist‚ and providing bibliographical details. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Chipping Norton‚ 19 March 1858. Charles Wordsworth (1806-92)‚ nephew of the poet‚ tutor to Manning and Gladstone‚ Bishop of St.Andrews.
Price : £50.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking his correspondent to obtain the 1688 reprint of Bishop Poinet’s Diallacticon on the Holy Eucharist‚ and providing bibliographical details. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Chipping Norton‚ 19 March 1858. Charles Wordsworth (1806-92)‚ nephew of the poet‚ tutor to Manning and Gladstone‚ Bishop of St.Andrews. Price : £50.00
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WORDSWORTH‚ Christopher. 1648
Collection of 13 Autograph Letters Signed (one in the third person)‚ to different correspondents (only two named‚ R.P.Alington and W.K.Vernon)‚ concerning theological and pastoral matters‚ books and publications‚ etc. 21 pp.‚ occasional minor defects. Westminster‚ Stamford‚ Lincoln‚ 1849-1877. Christopher Wordsworth (1807-85)‚ Bishop of Lincoln (1869)‚ literary executor to his uncle‚ the poet. Two fine letters are included in this group. In one‚ dated 12 June 1865‚ Wordsworth thanks his correspondent for his noble and courageous stand for the truth; in the second‚ dated 25 February 1874‚ Wordworth discusses Confession and its place in the Church of England.
Price : £300.00
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Collection of 13 Autograph Letters Signed (one in the third person)‚ to different correspondents (only two named‚ R.P.Alington and W.K.Vernon)‚ concerning theological and pastoral matters‚ books and publications‚ etc. 21 pp.‚ occasional minor defects. Westminster‚ Stamford‚ Lincoln‚ 1849-1877. Christopher Wordsworth (1807-85)‚ Bishop of Lincoln (1869)‚ literary executor to his uncle‚ the poet. Two fine letters are included in this group. In one‚ dated 12 June 1865‚ Wordsworth thanks his correspondent for his noble and courageous stand for the truth; in the second‚ dated 25 February 1874‚ Wordworth discusses Confession and its place in the Church of England. Price : £300.00
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WORDSWORTH‚ Christopher. 1650
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chr:Wordsworth’‚ to the Bishop of Winchester‚ enclosing an order for £100 and ‘praying that the Divine Blessing may abundantly accompany your Lordship’s exertions in the this truly episcopal undertaking’. 6 x 5 inches‚ trimmed‚ mounted at corners on part of an album leaf‚ date pasted on. [Buxted Parsonage] 30 June 1845. Christopher Wordsworth (1774-1846)‚ youngest brother of the poet‚ Master of Trinity Cambridge (1820-21).
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chr:Wordsworth’‚ to the Bishop of Winchester‚ enclosing an order for £100 and ‘praying that the Divine Blessing may abundantly accompany your Lordship’s exertions in the this truly episcopal undertaking’. 6 x 5 inches‚ trimmed‚ mounted at corners on part of an album leaf‚ date pasted on. [Buxted Parsonage] 30 June 1845. Christopher Wordsworth (1774-1846)‚ youngest brother of the poet‚ Master of Trinity Cambridge (1820-21). Price : £35.00
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WRIGHT‚ Charles Henry Hamilton. 7394
A series of three Autograph Letters Signed‚ describing his published works‚ pamphlets etc.‚ advising on Irish theologians and theological publications. 10 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Antrim Road‚ Belfast‚ 15 & 22 September‚ 3 October 1883. “The Roman Catholics have done nothing for theology.” Charles Henry Hamilton Wright (1836–1909)‚ Irish theologian and Hebraist. One of the last great militant Protestants‚ Wright devoted himself with conspicuous ability to the cause of the Protestant Reformation Society‚ of which he was clerical superintendent from 1898 to 1907. His prolific writings against Roman Catholicism were published in pamphlet form and also in A Protestant Dictionary (1904)‚ of which he was joint editor.
Price : £75.00
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A series of three Autograph Letters Signed‚ describing his published works‚ pamphlets etc.‚ advising on Irish theologians and theological publications. 10 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Antrim Road‚ Belfast‚ 15 & 22 September‚ 3 October 1883. “The Roman Catholics have done nothing for theology.” Charles Henry Hamilton Wright (1836–1909)‚ Irish theologian and Hebraist. One of the last great militant Protestants‚ Wright devoted himself with conspicuous ability to the cause of the Protestant Reformation Society‚ of which he was clerical superintendent from 1898 to 1907. His prolific writings against Roman Catholicism were published in pamphlet form and also in A Protestant Dictionary (1904)‚ of which he was joint editor. Price : £75.00
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