Lichfield, J., 09/30/1863-10/20/1866

File — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Identifier: 55765

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

09/30/1863-10/20/1866

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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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 2 ALS to RW signed by J. Lichfield (Bishop of Lichfield?) - @ Eccleshall, Staffordshire (crossed out), 9/30/1863, w/ envelope: Dear Sir - Your letter has found me today engaged in Diocesan work in Derbyshire. I beg of you to accept, & to present to Mrs. Woodward, my best thanks for your very kind & considerate invitation... @ Eccleshall, Staffordshire, 10/20/1866: My dear Sir - I have great pleasure in accepting your & Mrs. Woodward's invitation, a very kind one, for the evening of Monday the 8th of Octr. after the confirmation which I hope to hold in Arley Church at 3 p.m. on that day. I am much obliged by the considerate offer of the use of your carriage & horses but I hardly expect to be obliged so to trouble you...