Butler, William John (1818-1894)., 08/04/1885-06/16/1886

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 55752

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This is a small collection of correspondence by numerous eminent English Anglican clergymen to Robert Woodward and his wife, concerning primarily the acknowledgement of invitations to visit the Woodwards at their home, Arley Castle in Bewdley, Worcestershire.

Dates

08/04/1885-06/16/1886

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 3 ALS from Butler to RW. Butler was educated at Westminster and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.A. 1844; M.A. Oxford, 1847; honorary canon of Christ Church, 1872; vicar of Wantage, 1846; founder, 1850, and warden till death of sisterhood of St. Mary's, Wantage; elected proctor for clergy of Oxford 1874; canon of Worcester 1880; appointed dean of Lincoln, 1885. His "Life and Letters" appeared 1897. (Source: Concise Dictionary of National Biography, Part I From the Beginning to 1900.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BUTLER, WILLIAM JOHN - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, ROBERT 1885-6: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, ROBERT - CORRES. FROM BUTLER, WILLIAM JOHN: Autographed Letter