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SJCR/SJAR/1/2/Craven/4
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- 1799 - 1807 (Creation)
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4 items. Paper.
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James Wood was born on the 14th December 1760 in Holcombe, the son of James Wood of Tottingham. He was admitted to St John’s in 1778, and graduated as Senior Wrangler in 1782. He was subsequently appointed Fellow (in 1782) and Tutor (in 1789) at the college, and served as President from 1802 to 1815. He was Master of the college from 1815 to 1839.
Wood was ordained as a deacon at Peterborough in 1785, and as a priest in 1787. He served as the Dean of Ely from 1820 until his death.
Wood was also a generous benefactor of St John’s College. He gave money to the College to found scholarships, and upon his death on the 23rd of April 1839, left the College £20,000 which contributed to the building fund for the new Chapel, where he is now buried.
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Thomas King to William Craven, informing him of the decision made by the Worshipful Company of Cutlers' Court of Assistants not to pay the exhibition originally endowed by Thomas Buck, due to the deficiency of candidates according to the terms of the endowment. Signed and dated Cutlers Hall, 16th October 1799.
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James Wood to William Craven, concerning the acceptance of a College living by his brother. Signed and dated London, 21st February 1806.
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Wrapper, addressed to Craven and dated Ashford, 15th September 1807 [accompanies item 4].
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David Ball to William Craven, in which he recounts his tour across England and visit to the Bishop of Worcester.