Howson, John Saul (1816-1885)., 08/22/1860-07/12/1866

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Identifier: 55760

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

08/22/1860-07/12/1866

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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 5 ALS from Howson to RW. Addressed from Liverpool, all concern the nomination of students for free education in area middle schools. @ Howson received an M.A., 1841, D.D. 1861 from Trinity College, Cambridge; principal of Liverpool College, 1849-66, Hulsean lecturer at Cambridge, 1862; vicar of Wisbech, 1866; dean of Chester, 1867-85; assisted in restoration of Chester Cathedral; participated in the Chester educational institutions; contributed to Smith's "Dictionary of the Bible." (Source: Concise Dictionary of National Biography, Part I, From the Beginning to 1900.)