Maclagan, William Dalrymple., 03/19/1891-03/19/1891

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: 55766

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

03/19/1891-03/19/1891

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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 ALS to Mrs. Robert Woodward from Most Rev. William D. Maclagan, Bishop of York (since 1891). Addressed from Bishopstowe, Lichfield, 3/19/1891: My dear Mrs. Woodward - I should prefer to dine at 6:30 pm. I shall arrive about 5. Ask(?) Mr. Woodward (to) kindly find out for me how I can most readily(?) return to Lichfield next day? Mrs. Maclagan is very sorry that she cannot accompany me, having friends staying with her... @ Maclagan was born in Edinburgh, 1826, the fifth son of David Maclagan, M.D. He was married twice, to Sarah Kate Clapham, 1860 (died 1862), and to Augusta Barrington, 1878, successively. He was educated in Edinburgh, and Peterhouse College, Cambridge, graduating with honors in mathematics, 1856. He served in the Indian Army, 1847-52, retiring as lieutenant. He was ordained deacon, 1856; priest, 1857; became rector of Newington, 1869; vicar of Kensington, 1875; bishop of Lichfield, 1878. (Source: Who's Who, 1901.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MACLAGAN, WILLIAM DALRYMPLE - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT 1891: Autographed Letter

LICHFIELD, W.D. - SEE: MACLAGAN, WILLIAM DALRYMPLE: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT - CORRES. FROM MACLAGAN, WILLIAM DALRYMPLE: Autographed Letter