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Autograph letter signed from Norman Powell Williams, Christ Church Oxford, to Exeter College Oxford

Impressed by breadth, solidity, maturity of Bezzant's essays. B's second year's reading carried out without any tutorial guidance - to his credit that he gained brilliant 1st class. Quality of B's papers and reviews which he contributed to Modern Churchman promises much valuable work to come.

Williams, Norman Powell (1883-1943) theologian

Autograph letter signed from Rev. E.O. James, St. Thomas' Vicarage Oxford, to Bezzant

Regrets Bezzant's departure at moment when Basil most needs his guidance. What is their loss is B's gain and the gain of the church at large. Reasonable and balanced liberalism like B's is only hope for theology at time when they reaching crisis unparalleled in history of religion.

James, Edwin Oliver (1888-1972) Anglican clergyman and anthropologist

Autograph letter signed from Sir Thomas Henry Penson to Bezzant

P has pleasure in supporting Bezzant's application for the Senior Denyer and Johnson Scholarship. P impressed, during the four terms Bezzant worked for the History School, by his interest in his work and his ability. P's good opinion justified by Bezzant's subsequent achievements and he convinced Bezzant make excellent use of opportunities which scholarship afford for study abroad.

Penson, Sir Thomas Henry (1864-1955) historian and economist

Autograph letter signed from the Sub-Rector, Exeter College Oxford, to Bezzant

Congratulates Bezzant on his appointment at Liverpool Cathedral. Sorry to lose so friendly a colleague and sorry that the College will lose so distinguished a tutor and so successful a Chaplain. They can never hope to find a Chaplain who will be as well liked by the undergraduates, as tolerant of their shortcomings, and as helpful to them. Hopes B will return to Oxford one day.

Sub-Rector, Exeter College Oxford (fl 1932)

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