Macrorie, William Kenneth., 08/29/1893-08/29/1893

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: 55768

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

08/29/1893-08/29/1893

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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 Rt. Rev. William K. Macrorie, Canon of Ely (since 1892). Addressed from the College, Ely, 8/29/1893: My dear Mrs. Woodward - I regret to say that it is quite out of my power to accept your most kind & tempting invitation - I cannot tell you how many similar ones I have been obliged to decline on the ground of my "residence" here - I am responsible for all the sermons in the cathedral till the end of November, & I feel it a duty to be on the spot - I am afraid that, if I really held out any hopes of coming to Arley this autumn, it must have been under the genial influences of the surroundings that day & with the glamour of early recollections of your beautiful home in my mind... @ Macrorie was born in Liverpool, February 8, 1831, eldest son of David Macrorie, M.D. He married Agnes Watson in 1863. He was educated at Winchester and Brasenose College, Oxford where he earned his M.A. He became bishop of Maritzburg, 1869-1892; canon of Ely in 1892. (Source: Who's Who, 1901.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MACRORIE, WILLIAM KENNETH - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT 1893: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT - CORRES. FROM MACRORIE, WILLIAM KENNETH: Autographed Letter