Claughton, Thomas Legh ((1808-1892)., 11/10/1857-03/26/1865

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 55753

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

11/10/1857-03/26/1865

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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 Claughton to RW - @ Summerhill, 11/10/1857 (written on the printed announcement of an annual meeting for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts to be held in the music hall at Kidderminster, 11/17/1857): My dear Mr. Woodward - It would give us much pleasure if you would dine with us...and accompany us to this meeting... @ Kidderminster, 7/10/1861: My dear Sir - I return you my sincere thanks for your truly kind donation of 5 (pounds)... @ Kidderminster, 3/26/1865: My dear Sir - I am constrained once more to ask you for help to a good work. I have undertaken the chaplaincy to the workhouse; and the first want I find is of a proper chapel... Claughton was brother of Piers Calverley Claughton (1814-1884), archdeacon of London, 1870; educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Oxford; B.A., 1831; fellow, 1832-42; M.A., 1833; public examiner, 1835; select preacher, 1841, 1850, 1860 and 1868; professor of poetry, 1852-7; ordained, 1834; vicar of Kidderminster, 1841-67; bishop of Rochester, 1867-77; first bishop of new diocese of St. Albans, 1877-90; published sermons and religious writings. (Source: Concise Dictionary of National Biography, Part I, From the Beginnings to 1900.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CLAUGHTON, THOMAS LEGH - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, ROBERT 1857-65: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, ROBERT - CORRES. FROM CLAUGHTON, THOMAS LEGH: Autographed Letter