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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BENTHAM‚ James‚. 11189
Autograph Note‚ in the third person‚ two months before his death at the age of 86‚ thanking Miss Wales “for the valuable Portrait of her venerable Father”. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition‚ traces of mounting at corners on verso. Ely‚ 26 September 1794. The Rev. James Bentham (1708-1794)‚ historian of Ely.
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Autograph Note‚ in the third person‚ two months before his death at the age of 86‚ thanking Miss Wales “for the valuable Portrait of her venerable Father”. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition‚ traces of mounting at corners on verso. Ely‚ 26 September 1794. The Rev. James Bentham (1708-1794)‚ historian of Ely. Price : £45.00
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BINNEY‚ Thomas. 11135
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to B.W.Smith‚ discussing a preaching engagement. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few small pieces of paper adhering. Walworth‚ 17 August 1855. “Mr. Bearsall‚ I suppose‚ could take my puplit.” The Rev. Dr. Thomas Binney (1798–1874) was an English Congregationalist divine of the 19th century‚ popularly known as the 'Archbishop of Nonconformity'. He was noted for sermons and writings in defence of the principles of Nonconformity‚ for devotional verse‚ and for involvement in the cause of anti-slavery.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to B.W.Smith‚ discussing a preaching engagement. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few small pieces of paper adhering. Walworth‚ 17 August 1855. “Mr. Bearsall‚ I suppose‚ could take my puplit.” The Rev. Dr. Thomas Binney (1798–1874) was an English Congregationalist divine of the 19th century‚ popularly known as the 'Archbishop of Nonconformity'. He was noted for sermons and writings in defence of the principles of Nonconformity‚ for devotional verse‚ and for involvement in the cause of anti-slavery. 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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BOURNE‚ Francis Alphonsus‚ Cardinal. 11326
Two Autograph Letters Signed ‘+Francis Abp. of Westminster’‚ to Mr. Britten‚ agreeing to preside at a meeting of the Catholic Truth Society‚ and suggesting a time to discuss it. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Archbishop’s House‚ Westminster‚ 2 October 1903 and 1 March 1904. Francis Alphonsus Bourne (1861–1935)‚ Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster (from 11 September 1903).
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Two Autograph Letters Signed ‘+Francis Abp. of Westminster’‚ to Mr. Britten‚ agreeing to preside at a meeting of the Catholic Truth Society‚ and suggesting a time to discuss it. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Archbishop’s House‚ Westminster‚ 2 October 1903 and 1 March 1904. Francis Alphonsus Bourne (1861–1935)‚ Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster (from 11 September 1903). Price : £60.00
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BRAMSTON‚ James Yorke‚ Bishop. 11549
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Walter‚ providing a reference for the Bearer‚ Cornelius Santry‚ aged 17‚ “a good lad at present‚ and ..not deficient as to sense or instruction" hoping that he might have a chance of going to Italy to work. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 14 March 1816. James Yorke Bramston (1763-1836) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Vicar Apostolic of the London District from 1827 until his death in 1836.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Walter‚ providing a reference for the Bearer‚ Cornelius Santry‚ aged 17‚ “a good lad at present‚ and ..not deficient as to sense or instruction" hoping that he might have a chance of going to Italy to work. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 14 March 1816. James Yorke Bramston (1763-1836) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Vicar Apostolic of the London District from 1827 until his death in 1836. 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‚ George. 11203
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Wilks (author of Memoirs of Queen Caroline)‚ discussing Sabbath observance‚ and venturing a criticism of Wilks for his part in the story of Queen Caroline. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a short biography attached. 9 King’s Road‚ 6 March 1822. George Burder (1752-1832)‚ Nonconformist minister. In his youth he was an engraver‚ but in 1776 he began preaching‚ and was minister of the Independent Church at Lancaster from 1778 to 1783. Subsequently he held charges at Coventry (1784 1803) and at Fetter Lane‚ London (1803-1832). He was one of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society‚ the Religious Tract Society‚ and the London Missionary Society‚ and was secretary to the last-named for several years. As editor of the Evangelical Magazine and author of Village Sermons‚ he commanded a wide influence. A Life (by Henry Forster Burder) appeared in 1833. “Will you pardon me if I say that the public part you have taken respecting the late Queen may prejudice the minds of the King’s ministers & some others against any measure of reform which bears your name‚ & I am sorry for it.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Wilks (author of Memoirs of Queen Caroline)‚ discussing Sabbath observance‚ and venturing a criticism of Wilks for his part in the story of Queen Caroline. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a short biography attached. 9 King’s Road‚ 6 March 1822. George Burder (1752-1832)‚ Nonconformist minister. In his youth he was an engraver‚ but in 1776 he began preaching‚ and was minister of the Independent Church at Lancaster from 1778 to 1783. Subsequently he held charges at Coventry (1784 1803) and at Fetter Lane‚ London (1803-1832). He was one of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society‚ the Religious Tract Society‚ and the London Missionary Society‚ and was secretary to the last-named for several years. As editor of the Evangelical Magazine and author of Village Sermons‚ he commanded a wide influence. A Life (by Henry Forster Burder) appeared in 1833. “Will you pardon me if I say that the public part you have taken respecting the late Queen may prejudice the minds of the King’s ministers & some others against any measure of reform which bears your name‚ & I am sorry for it.” Price : £75.00
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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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FABER‚ Frederick William. 11548
Autograph Letter Signed ‘F.W.Faber’ about the supply of books‚ together with autograph ‘Estimates for the Altar of the Seven Dolours’‚ signed ‘F.W.F.’. 2 items‚ mounted on an old album page‚ minor blemishes only. Estimates dated 29 December 1859. Frederick William Faber (1814-63) introduced catholic practice into his Anglican parish at Elton in 1843. In November 1845 he was received into the Roman Catholic Church. He later became superior of the London Oratory.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘F.W.Faber’ about the supply of books‚ together with autograph ‘Estimates for the Altar of the Seven Dolours’‚ signed ‘F.W.F.’. 2 items‚ mounted on an old album page‚ minor blemishes only. Estimates dated 29 December 1859. Frederick William Faber (1814-63) introduced catholic practice into his Anglican parish at Elton in 1843. In November 1845 he was received into the Roman Catholic Church. He later became superior of the London Oratory. Price : £75.00
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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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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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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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IRELAND. 10988
Autograph Letter Signed by James Frederick Lynam‚ Secretary of the Catholic Society of Ireland‚ to Charles Waterton at Walton Hall‚ Wakefield‚ explaining the aims of the Society and inviting him to become one of the Society’s Presidents. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ wit the integral address leaf‚ signed by Thomas Nicholas Redington (1815-1862)‚ Irish administrator. Dublin‚ 22 March 1838. Charles Waterton (1782-1865)‚ naturalist‚ travelled in North and South America 1804-24. The Society has “the laudable purpose of supplying the poorer classes of Catholics in the British Empire with moral and religious books‚ gratis.”
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Autograph Letter Signed by James Frederick Lynam‚ Secretary of the Catholic Society of Ireland‚ to Charles Waterton at Walton Hall‚ Wakefield‚ explaining the aims of the Society and inviting him to become one of the Society’s Presidents. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ wit the integral address leaf‚ signed by Thomas Nicholas Redington (1815-1862)‚ Irish administrator. Dublin‚ 22 March 1838. Charles Waterton (1782-1865)‚ naturalist‚ travelled in North and South America 1804-24. The Society has “the laudable purpose of supplying the poorer classes of Catholics in the British Empire with moral and religious books‚ gratis.” 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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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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MALACRIDA‚ Elisaeus. 11116
A page from a liber amicorum‚ inscribed in Greek and Latin by Elisaeus Malacrida and signed by him. 3½ x 5½ inches‚ occasional light staining only. Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]‚ 17/27 May 1682. Elisaeus Malacrida was born around 1657. He matriculated at the faculty of theology of the university of Leiden on February 25‚ 1682‚ at the age of 25. He was the first pastor of the Swiss community in Potsdam‚ later pastor in Bern‚ and professor of theology‚ moral philosophy and Greek language.
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A page from a liber amicorum‚ inscribed in Greek and Latin by Elisaeus Malacrida and signed by him. 3½ x 5½ inches‚ occasional light staining only. Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]‚ 17/27 May 1682. Elisaeus Malacrida was born around 1657. He matriculated at the faculty of theology of the university of Leiden on February 25‚ 1682‚ at the age of 25. He was the first pastor of the Swiss community in Potsdam‚ later pastor in Bern‚ and professor of theology‚ moral philosophy and Greek language. Price : £120.00
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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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MATAMOROS‚ Manuel. 11339
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Manuel Matamoros’‚ to Mr. Hovy‚ referring to a telegram‚ and apparently thanking him for his support. In Spanish. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ mounted at corners on an old album page. Bayonne‚ 8 October 1863. Uncommon. Matamoros Manuel Garcia (1834-1866) was convicted and later exiled for the dissemination of Protestantism in Spain.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Manuel Matamoros’‚ to Mr. Hovy‚ referring to a telegram‚ and apparently thanking him for his support. In Spanish. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ mounted at corners on an old album page. Bayonne‚ 8 October 1863. Uncommon. Matamoros Manuel Garcia (1834-1866) was convicted and later exiled for the dissemination of Protestantism in Spain. Price : £150.00
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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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MOORE‚ John‚ Bishop of Ely. 11187
Manuscript Warrant Signed ‘J Norwich’ as Bishop of Norwich‚ relating to the surrender of leases at Ludham (near Great Yarmouth‚ Norfolk). 1 page 12 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ minor marginal tears‚ in clean condition‚ Moore’s personal seal in red wax affixed. 9 July 1707. John Moore (1646–1714) was an English cleric‚ scholar‚ and book collector. He was Bishop of Norwich (1691–1707) and Bishop of Ely (1707–1714). At the time of his death in 1714‚ Moore's collection of books and papers contained over 30‚000 items‚ and may have been the largest in England. To celebrate his coronation‚ King George I caused it to be purchased intact‚ at a cost of 6‚000 guineas‚ and donated to Cambridge University. Moore's library alone contained nearly twice the material in the existing University library. While some material has been removed over the years‚ the gift is still largely intact‚ and is called The Royal Library in honour of its patron.
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Manuscript Warrant Signed ‘J Norwich’ as Bishop of Norwich‚ relating to the surrender of leases at Ludham (near Great Yarmouth‚ Norfolk). 1 page 12 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ minor marginal tears‚ in clean condition‚ Moore’s personal seal in red wax affixed. 9 July 1707. John Moore (1646–1714) was an English cleric‚ scholar‚ and book collector. He was Bishop of Norwich (1691–1707) and Bishop of Ely (1707–1714). At the time of his death in 1714‚ Moore's collection of books and papers contained over 30‚000 items‚ and may have been the largest in England. To celebrate his coronation‚ King George I caused it to be purchased intact‚ at a cost of 6‚000 guineas‚ and donated to Cambridge University. Moore's library alone contained nearly twice the material in the existing University library. While some material has been removed over the years‚ the gift is still largely intact‚ and is called The Royal Library in honour of its patron. Price : £120.00
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NEVIS. Wesleyan Mission‚ 1835. 11196
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Rigglesworth’‚ to John Buttress in Spitalfields‚ describing the voyage to the West Indies‚ their arrival at Antigua‚ and giving his impression of Nevis and the state of “our Societies”‚ describing his duties‚ etc. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel‚ outer leaf worn where folded‚ with loss of a few letters. Wesleyan Mission House‚ Nevis‚ 22 June 1835. “There is a good deal of unpleasant feeling between the Planters & the People‚ the present system does not work well & I have heard many wish it had never existed.”
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Rigglesworth’‚ to John Buttress in Spitalfields‚ describing the voyage to the West Indies‚ their arrival at Antigua‚ and giving his impression of Nevis and the state of “our Societies”‚ describing his duties‚ etc. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel‚ outer leaf worn where folded‚ with loss of a few letters. Wesleyan Mission House‚ Nevis‚ 22 June 1835. “There is a good deal of unpleasant feeling between the Planters & the People‚ the present system does not work well & I have heard many wish it had never existed.” Price : £150.00
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NOEL‚ Baptist Wriothesley. 11190
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear friend’‚ about his own decision to leave the Church of England. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate engraved portrait (lower right corner torn). Hornsey‚ 23 November [1848]. A great little letter‚ being the confession of Baptist Wriothesley Noel (1799–1873)‚ Church of England clergyman and Baptist minister‚ one of the most influential evangelical clergymen of early Victorian England. The Gorham case (1848)‚ which drove some high churchmen to Rome‚ helped to send Noel into the ranks of the Baptists. He took farewell of his Anglcian congregation on 3 December 1848. “Wide & deep rooted objections to the principle of a Union between Church & State & to its practice in this Country‚ which have been growing for years‚ have at length compelled me to announce to some of my friends at St. Johns that I must leave them. I have not done this without much reading‚ throught & prayer.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear friend’‚ about his own decision to leave the Church of England. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate engraved portrait (lower right corner torn). Hornsey‚ 23 November [1848]. A great little letter‚ being the confession of Baptist Wriothesley Noel (1799–1873)‚ Church of England clergyman and Baptist minister‚ one of the most influential evangelical clergymen of early Victorian England. The Gorham case (1848)‚ which drove some high churchmen to Rome‚ helped to send Noel into the ranks of the Baptists. He took farewell of his Anglcian congregation on 3 December 1848. “Wide & deep rooted objections to the principle of a Union between Church & State & to its practice in this Country‚ which have been growing for years‚ have at length compelled me to announce to some of my friends at St. Johns that I must leave them. I have not done this without much reading‚ throught & prayer.” Price : £200.00
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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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OSBORN‚ George. 11475
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing Methodist history and a letter in the 1741 collection which Osborn suggests was written neither by Charles or John Wesley. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Richmond‚ Surrey‚ 11 October 1880. George Osborn (1808-1891)‚ Wesleyan Methodist minister‚ President of the Wesleyan Conference.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing Methodist history and a letter in the 1741 collection which Osborn suggests was written neither by Charles or John Wesley. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Richmond‚ Surrey‚ 11 October 1880. George Osborn (1808-1891)‚ Wesleyan Methodist minister‚ President of the Wesleyan Conference. Price : £75.00
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POLANUS‚ Amandus. 11113
Biblical Quotation from the Psalter: ‘Magnificetur Deus’ (Hebrew and Latin)‚ signed ‘Amandus Polanus a Polansdorf‚ scripsi Basileae 30 Maji 1606’. 1¾ x 2¾ inches‚ laid down on an old album page. Basle‚ 1606. Probably extracted from a Liber Amicorum. Amandus Polanus (b.1561). In 1596‚ he became professor of Old Testament at Basle. He gained considerable fame through a new translation of the Bible. Another of his major works was his Partiones Theologicae or Theological Distinctions. This work was translated into English along with a few other of his writings and was published under the name The Substance of the Christian Religion in 1599. He was one of the most famous theologians in the age just after the Reformation.
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Biblical Quotation from the Psalter: ‘Magnificetur Deus’ (Hebrew and Latin)‚ signed ‘Amandus Polanus a Polansdorf‚ scripsi Basileae 30 Maji 1606’. 1¾ x 2¾ inches‚ laid down on an old album page. Basle‚ 1606. Probably extracted from a Liber Amicorum. Amandus Polanus (b.1561). In 1596‚ he became professor of Old Testament at Basle. He gained considerable fame through a new translation of the Bible. Another of his major works was his Partiones Theologicae or Theological Distinctions. This work was translated into English along with a few other of his writings and was published under the name The Substance of the Christian Religion in 1599. He was one of the most famous theologians in the age just after the Reformation. Price : £300.00
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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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RAFFLES‚ Thomas. 11509
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. Davies‚ saying that he “had hoped to be done with Rome-ing”‚ but agreeing to lecture on the subject. 1 page 6½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate small engraved portrait of Thomas Raffles‚ with his facsimile signature beneath. [Liverpool‚ 5 February 1858] Thomas Raffles (1788-1863)‚ Congregational Minister of the Newington Chapel‚ Liverpool (1811-1862). His cousin was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Besides his verse compositions and his translation of Klopstock's Messiah (1814)‚ Raffles published his Memoirs of Thomas Spencer (1813)‚ Letters during a Tour through France‚ Savoy‚ etc. (1818)‚ Lectures on Practical Religion (1820)‚ Lectures on the Doctrines of the Gospel (1822)‚ Hear the Church! A Word for All. By a Doctor of Divinity‚ but not of Oxford (1839—a riposte to Pusey)‚ The Divine Command: a Jubilee Sermon to the London Missionary Society (1844)‚ Internal Evidence of the Inspiration of Scripture (1849)‚ and Independency at St Helens (1856).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. Davies‚ saying that he “had hoped to be done with Rome-ing”‚ but agreeing to lecture on the subject. 1 page 6½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate small engraved portrait of Thomas Raffles‚ with his facsimile signature beneath. [Liverpool‚ 5 February 1858] Thomas Raffles (1788-1863)‚ Congregational Minister of the Newington Chapel‚ Liverpool (1811-1862). His cousin was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Besides his verse compositions and his translation of Klopstock's Messiah (1814)‚ Raffles published his Memoirs of Thomas Spencer (1813)‚ Letters during a Tour through France‚ Savoy‚ etc. (1818)‚ Lectures on Practical Religion (1820)‚ Lectures on the Doctrines of the Gospel (1822)‚ Hear the Church! A Word for All. By a Doctor of Divinity‚ but not of Oxford (1839—a riposte to Pusey)‚ The Divine Command: a Jubilee Sermon to the London Missionary Society (1844)‚ Internal Evidence of the Inspiration of Scripture (1849)‚ and Independency at St Helens (1856). Price : £65.00
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RANDOLPH‚ John‚ Bishop of London. 11188
Autograph Letter Signed ‘J. Oxford’ as Bishop of Oxford‚ thanking his correspondent for his letters and “for your liberal behaviour”‚ and discussing the disposal of a curacy. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ light surface creasing‚ in good clean condition. Lower Brook Street‚ 12 April 1806. John Randolph (1749–1813) was a scholar‚ teacher‚ and cleric who rose to become Bishop of London. Randolph was associated with Oxford University as a resident and instructor. In 1776 he was made Professor of Poetry‚ in 1782 Regius Professor of Greek‚ and in 1783 Regius Professor of Divinity. In 1799‚ Randolph was named the Bishop of Oxford‚ and in 1807 was translated to the see of the Bishop of Bangor. On 12 June 1809‚ he was made the Bishop of London.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘J. Oxford’ as Bishop of Oxford‚ thanking his correspondent for his letters and “for your liberal behaviour”‚ and discussing the disposal of a curacy. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ light surface creasing‚ in good clean condition. Lower Brook Street‚ 12 April 1806. John Randolph (1749–1813) was a scholar‚ teacher‚ and cleric who rose to become Bishop of London. Randolph was associated with Oxford University as a resident and instructor. In 1776 he was made Professor of Poetry‚ in 1782 Regius Professor of Greek‚ and in 1783 Regius Professor of Divinity. In 1799‚ Randolph was named the Bishop of Oxford‚ and in 1807 was translated to the see of the Bishop of Bangor. On 12 June 1809‚ he was made the Bishop of London. Price : £30.00
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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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SCHOLEFIELD‚ James. 11595
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Walker‚ discussing the Greek derivation of terms in the Catechism‚ and preparing for a sermon before the University. 1½ pages 6 x 4 inches‚ one old repair affecting a few letters. Cambridge‚ 23 November 1849. James Scholefield (1789-1853)‚ classical scholar‚ some time curate to Charles Simeon‚ and from 1823 perpetual curate of St.Michael’s‚ Cambridge. “...& so I mean to tell the University in a sermon I am to reach before them on Baptism on Sunday Morning next. Not that I think the Tractarians will gain or we lose a straw by this concession.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Walker‚ discussing the Greek derivation of terms in the Catechism‚ and preparing for a sermon before the University. 1½ pages 6 x 4 inches‚ one old repair affecting a few letters. Cambridge‚ 23 November 1849. James Scholefield (1789-1853)‚ classical scholar‚ some time curate to Charles Simeon‚ and from 1823 perpetual curate of St.Michael’s‚ Cambridge. “...& so I mean to tell the University in a sermon I am to reach before them on Baptism on Sunday Morning next. Not that I think the Tractarians will gain or we lose a straw by this concession.” Price : £35.00
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SCHRATTENBACH‚ Wolfgang Hannibal Cardinal von. 11059
Letter Signed as Cardinal‚ to the Prince Borghese in Rome‚ exchanging compliments at the new year. In Italian. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ a few minor defects only‚ generally in good condition. Bruna [now Brno‚ Czech Republic]‚ 26 December 1722. Wolfgang Hannibal Cardinal von Schrattenbach (1660-1738)‚ Bishop of Olomouc (Archdiocese of Prague‚ now Czech Republic).
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Letter Signed as Cardinal‚ to the Prince Borghese in Rome‚ exchanging compliments at the new year. In Italian. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ a few minor defects only‚ generally in good condition. Bruna [now Brno‚ Czech Republic]‚ 26 December 1722. Wolfgang Hannibal Cardinal von Schrattenbach (1660-1738)‚ Bishop of Olomouc (Archdiocese of Prague‚ now Czech Republic). Price : £120.00
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SCHULTHESS‚ Johann Georg. 11231
Autograph Inscription and verse quotation‚ signed ‘Georg Schulthess’. In German‚ untranslated. 1 page 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ probably removed from a Liber Amicorum. April‚ 1768. Johann Georg Schulthess (1724-1804)‚ Protestant theologian and philologist. In 1749 he went to Berlin where he founded together with Karl Wilhelm Ramler and Johann Georg Sulzer‚ the so-called "Sunday Society" (originally "Thursday Club"). He also became associated with many other prominent scholars and writers of the Enlightenment‚ including Gellert‚ Kastner‚ Gleim and Klopstock. Later he devoted himself to scholarship‚ in particular the Library of Greek Philosophers (4 vols‚ Zurich‚ 1778-1782).
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Autograph Inscription and verse quotation‚ signed ‘Georg Schulthess’. In German‚ untranslated. 1 page 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ probably removed from a Liber Amicorum. April‚ 1768. Johann Georg Schulthess (1724-1804)‚ Protestant theologian and philologist. In 1749 he went to Berlin where he founded together with Karl Wilhelm Ramler and Johann Georg Sulzer‚ the so-called "Sunday Society" (originally "Thursday Club"). He also became associated with many other prominent scholars and writers of the Enlightenment‚ including Gellert‚ Kastner‚ Gleim and Klopstock. Later he devoted himself to scholarship‚ in particular the Library of Greek Philosophers (4 vols‚ Zurich‚ 1778-1782). Price : £100.00
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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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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.
Price : £45.00
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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.”
Price : £100.00
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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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STRATICO‚ Giovanni Domenico. 11061
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the whereabouts of various pictures‚ notably La Madonna Della Seggiola by Raphael. In Italian. 2 pp. 11 x 7½ inches‚in very good condition. Lesina [Foggia‚ southern Italy]‚ 1 March 1794. Giovanni Domenico Stratico (1732-1799)‚ Bishop of Lesina‚ Dominican‚ author of a book on the pastoral use of Scripture.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the whereabouts of various pictures‚ notably La Madonna Della Seggiola by Raphael. In Italian. 2 pp. 11 x 7½ inches‚in very good condition. Lesina [Foggia‚ southern Italy]‚ 1 March 1794. Giovanni Domenico Stratico (1732-1799)‚ Bishop of Lesina‚ Dominican‚ author of a book on the pastoral use of Scripture. 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.
Price : £60.00
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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.
Price : £30.00
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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.
Price : £50.00
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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.
Price : £35.00
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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.
Price : £35.00
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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.
Price : £30.00
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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.
Price : £30.00
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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.
Price : £100.00
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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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WISEMAN‚ Nicholas‚ Cardinal. 11335
Autograph Letter Signed ‘N. Card. Wiseman’‚ to Miss Harriet MacCarthy‚ inviting her and a friend to “come to midnight Mass in my chapel”. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches. 8 York Place‚ 17 December 1856. Cardinal Wiseman (1802-65).
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘N. Card. Wiseman’‚ to Miss Harriet MacCarthy‚ inviting her and a friend to “come to midnight Mass in my chapel”. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches. 8 York Place‚ 17 December 1856. Cardinal Wiseman (1802-65). Price : £75.00
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WISEMAN‚ Nicholas‚ Cardinal. 11336
Autograph Letter Signed ‘N.Wiseman’‚ to Vincent Novello in Bayswater‚ hoping for the safe arrival of Wiseman’s books at Oscott‚ agreeing to send one of them to Novello with “a copy of the Sistine Holy Week music”. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ with the original wrapper (stamp removed)‚ postmark. Alton Towers‚ 15 October 1840. Cardinal Wiseman (1802-65). In 1840‚ he was consecrated bishop‚ and was sent to England as coadjutor to Bishop Thomas Walsh‚ vicar-apostolic of the Central district‚ and was also appointed president of Oscott College near Birmingham.
Price : £100.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘N.Wiseman’‚ to Vincent Novello in Bayswater‚ hoping for the safe arrival of Wiseman’s books at Oscott‚ agreeing to send one of them to Novello with “a copy of the Sistine Holy Week music”. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ with the original wrapper (stamp removed)‚ postmark. Alton Towers‚ 15 October 1840. Cardinal Wiseman (1802-65). In 1840‚ he was consecrated bishop‚ and was sent to England as coadjutor to Bishop Thomas Walsh‚ vicar-apostolic of the Central district‚ and was also appointed president of Oscott College near Birmingham. Price : £100.00
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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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ZOLLIKOFER George Joachim. 11230
Autograph Note Signed ‘G.J.Zollikofer’ addressed by him on verso. In German untranslated. 5 lines on 1 page 7 x 5 inches. Leipzig 5 May 1787. George Joachim Zollikofer (1730–1788) German theologian preacher to the reformed church at Leipzig. His published Sermons were highly regarded.
Price : £120.00
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Autograph Note Signed ‘G.J.Zollikofer’ addressed by him on verso. In German untranslated. 5 lines on 1 page 7 x 5 inches. Leipzig 5 May 1787. George Joachim Zollikofer (1730–1788) German theologian preacher to the reformed church at Leipzig. His published Sermons were highly regarded. Price : £120.00
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