Search Results: Miscellaneous Religion from Sophie Dupre

asking "who has been thought of for the future President ?" (29th June 1914), for him to undertake another year is "streng verboten... You must not look for me on the Birth Rate Commission" (19th June 1914), together 3 sides 8vo., 6 Little Cloisters, Westminster, and Riversea, Kingswear, Boyd Carpenter was Canon of Windsor and Chaplain-in-Ordinary to the Queen 1883-1884. From 1911 he was Canon, then Sub-Dean of Westminster and Chaplain to the Forces. He was a close friend of both the British and the German Imperial Royal families, especially the Kaiser's mother the Empress Frederick, Queen Victoria's daughter.

referring him to his 'Congregational Lecture' of 1877, 'The Basis of Faith', and saying, "the practical question is - are we satisfied to stick fast in difficulties, & shut our eyes to the evidence?... for a sensible man, difficulties go for nothing, when there is clear downright positive evidence the other way... My book is an attempt to give an honest estimate of this evidence", with a leading example (17th January 1887), he sends his book, "I owe a debt of gratitude to those who endeavour to make any writings of mine useful", some of his lectures have been "cut up... into a number of short tracts... This has been much complained of by some", and wishing they might be reprinted as originally (10th November 1891), together 7 sides 8vo., Leeds, 1887 - a trifle browned Marchant, a free church minister, had friends of all denominations. From 1889-1893 he was Lecturer on Christian apologetics to the Bishop of St. Albans.

Free Church minister and social activist, promising to "read the proofs of your book", but "when I can... I don't know" (28th April 1946), now he has read only one chapter, and with his visit to the U.S.A. and the Lambeth Conference, regrets he "cannot undertake to write a Foreword", 2 sides 8vo and 4to, Lambeth Palace, 28th April - 17th June

regretting he is too far away to serve on the proposed Committee, asking about terms for the book "Cassell's.. wish me to write" (11th March 1913), suggesting a title, with a chapter to "each of the several fields of work... at different times... partly facts... and partly reflections" (14th March 1913), and arranging to meet at the Athenaeum (4th and 11th April 1913), 4 sides 4to., The Deanery, Manchester, Welldon's 'Recollections and Reflections' came out in 1915. With notes by Marchant on the verso of the first, answered in the second letter.

the Free Church minister and social activist, saying he had himself refused Communion to several people "without real belief in the esssential facts of Xtianity" (29th June 1905), "I can never can write in cold blood; the books which are sent all over the world, are miniatures, followed by questions & answers... You would have to have a reporter, sent down to Stepney, Bethnal Green, on July evenings, & Hackney, Islington Wednesday evenings" (11th February 1928), "How would... 'Why am I a Christian ?' do?... the subject of my many talks in America... no doubt... 50 or 60 thousand words" (22nd October 1928), "This bitterness between Christians is a crime, - but... in such a delicate matter I could not stir a step without the new Archbishop [Lang]... I will sound him when he comes back", the article "Why am I a Christian?' has been preached and taken down... ready for the Press next week" ('Easter Eve', 30th March 1929),… Read More

from a treatise on the Old Testament High Priest and Priesthood ('De Pontifice & Sacerdotibus'), here discussing the meaning of the Hebrew 'segen' which the writer takes to be a general word for 'deputy', quoting from the O.T. and from Lardner's 'Credibility of the Gospel History', Selden, Preland, and Maimonides, sides numbered 35 & 36, sections 104-112, English, no place, no date, circa

thanking him for the picture of the "very handsome old church", but explaining that he has "3 engagements for every Sunday - except my holiday - this year", 1 side 8vo., The Chapter House, St. Paul's Cathedral, 19th February

(1823-1913, from 1835 3rd Earl Nelson), saying that he had "just seen Miles" before Lord Nelson's letter arrived, "& at once saw he would not do for me. - I am afraid Terry is too young", he proposes "to hold a Confirmation at Salisbury", something Denison took very seriously, "on the Wednesday in Passion week", he is very sorry "for what you tell me about Mr Munro but not surprised", he admired "his energy and remarkable powers" but could never "regard the work as being upon a sound basis" or wish to connect himself with it, 2 sides 8vo, Burlington House, 14th February Mr Munro had asked for contributions to his school at Harrow Weald. Lord Nelson lived at Trafalgar House, 5 miles SE of Salisbury.

accepting with great pleasure "your kind invitation for Dec. 4", and sending kind regards to Mrs. Toke, 1 side small 8vo, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 26th November laid down In 1858 Mr. Williams Ellis joined in the first ascent of the Finsteraarhorn. He was also Vicar of Madingley, 1865-1876. Mr. Toke is probably the Revd. Richard Roundell Toke, Perpetual Curate of Little Dunmow, Essex, 1841-1871.

from 1754 Canon of Christ Church, explaining that he "was sent for to Blenheim this morning on some business", adding that "as soon as the Season will allow of our going to Bristol", as Dr. Lewis advises, "I shall accept your assistance with great thankfulness. Mrs Bentham's intention of calling on my wife is very kind but it is so necessary for her to be quiet & still", 1 side 4to., no place, no date, c. tiny defect in blank corner Moore was private tutor to the sons of the 2nd Duke of Marlborough. The Duke employed him from time to time to report on candidates for the Duke's political patronage (see Moore's letters to William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland, in the British Library).

saying he sees "no objection to the 14th and 15th of June for the Old Rugbeian Cricket Match", and hoping "it will be a good Match and that we will beat you", 2 sides 7" x 4½", Rugby, 14th February

sending "a scrap" (not present), "but I have not been able to find any thing else free from Chapter or Council business", promising to make a further search "if you you think this too shabby for you to offer to your Autograph-collecting friends", 2 sides small 8vo., Christ Church, Oxford, 4th June n.y., c. Jacobson was a Canon of Christ Church (1848-1865), and Regius Professor of Divinity.

saying that he is "much obliged by the copy of the Journal of the Society of Arts which you have been so good as to send to me - & thank you for the report of what I said though I had not the least idea that this 'discussion' would be reported. May I ask you to correct with a pen in the copy which you will send to Mr Robinson one slight error in the record of what I said, which is of no consequence at all for English readers, but will be taken notice of in the colony – at the bottom of p. 432 second column it stands 'Mr. Robinson had fully recognised the desire of the native community to avail themselves etc?' It should be 'Mr. Robinson had fully recognised the desire of the Europeans to bring the native community etc.'. Otherwise, the report is accurate, excellent...", 2 sides 8vo., 23 Sussex Place, Kensington, W., 9th May Sir John ROBINSON (1839-1903) was the first Prime Minister of Natal. He became manager of his father's paper the 'Natal… Read More

(1788-1863), saying he will have "great pleasure in attending the Meeting of the Bible Society at Liverpool on the 29th" at which Lord Shaftesbury "has promised to preside", 1 side 8vo., Chester, 3rd October Graham was Chaplain to Prince Albert, 1841, and twice Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Dr, Raffles was Minister of the Independent Chapel, Great George Street, Liverpool, 1812-1862, and Chairman of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, 1839.

The strongest & roughest natural characters, when once Divine grace has been grafted on them, yield the sweetest fruits", like the hedge crab-apple, 1 side oblong 8vo., no place, no date, c.

the Free Church minister and social activist, saying "our friendship moults no feather... I am now... taking up a few of the offices people from the Archbishop downwards urge me to attempt", though "being no longer a man of means I cannot be as generous as I would like", 2 sides 8vo., 20 Palmeira Court, Hove, 31st December For many years Bp. Wakefield was President of the National Council for Public Morals, and Marchant Director.

(1823-1913, from 1835 3rd Earl Nelson), saying that Lord Nelson's letter "tho' it may not have such extensive results as you could wish, can do nothing but good", such plans "can only win their way by being proved to work when tried: and I am afraid you overestimate the facilities which most localities would offer for them", he praises Lord Nelson's willingness but fears "that men like-minded are not found everywhere", 2 sides 8vo, Salisbury, 6th November Lord Nelson lived at Trafalgar House, 5 miles SE of Salisbury.

about a "chapter meeting for Tuesday next 21. April to consider Canon Woodard's plans for enlarging the Cathedral", 1 side small 8vo, The Deanery, [Manchester], 17th April Cowie had earlier been Professor of Geometry at Gresham College, London. He was Dean of Manchester, 1872-1883, and of Exeter 1883-1900. Canon Nathaniel Woodard, 1811-1890, was a great founder and builder of independent schools, including Lancing College, Sussex, with its magnificent chapel.

(1789-1861, Steward of the Fixby estates near Huddersfield, factory reformer), saying "it is a great satisfaction to have been deemed worthy... of the favorable opinion of the numerous and most respectable Meeting holden at Huddersfield", acknowledging "the very courteous manner in which you have been pleased to communicate... the Resolution of the Meeting", 2 sides 7" x 4½", Torquay, 1st January

saying "I shall arrive at Lime Street [Liverpool] on Saturday unless you wire me a better station - please meet me and let me have a quiet room to dress and a cup of tea and an egg - I shall want a blackboard & chalk & a chinese group. I must return by night mail but should be glad if any one could give me supper after lecture", 3 sides 8vo., Queens House, Cheyne Walk, S.W., no date, c. Haweis married in 1867 Maria Eliza Joy, R.A..