A.L., s. from Humphrey Phillips Walcott Burton to J. R. Tanner
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Does not want to harm the reputation of Bailey as one of the best of the College servants and has sorted out the confusion regarding his furniture.
Burton, Humphrey Phillips Walcot (1888-1957)
A.L., s. from John Becon when Chancellor of Norwich, to the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives thanks for recommending John May (Master of St Catharine's) to the Bishopric of Carlisle.
Becon, John (d 1587) ecclesiastical lawyer and reformer
A.L., s. from John Brill to Sir Joseph Larmor
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
See the Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor, Letters
Brill, John (1858-1939)
A.L., s. from John Patrick Murray Blackett, Durham, to Martin Charlesworth
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Lays down grievances, as asked by MC, concerning functions for old Johnians, especially schoolmasters, being held at inconvenient times.
Blackett, John Patrick Murray (1868-1964)
A.L., s. from Karl Hermann Breul to J. G. Leatham
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Regards the Modern Language Student's Library at St John's College.
Breul, Karl Hermann (1860-1932)
A.L., s. from Roger Ascham, in Latin, to William Cecil, afterwards Lord Burghley
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Compliments WC on his character and reputation. Laments that he should have suffered wrong at the hand of WC and says he will explain things more fully at a fitter time.
Ascham, Roger (? 1514-1568) author and royal tutor
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives information about his classical studies, discusses scholarships and exhibitions at Cambridge colleges, including St John's, believing them 'very poor, about 4d a day,' Gives information about future building at Shrewsbury School and gives information about acquaintances.
A.L., s. from Samuel Butler to Richard Bateson, father of William Henry Bateson, Master 1857-81
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses the payment of postage for some letters from Quebec. Also notes the good progress of William Bateson.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives his thoughts about his forthcoming entrance examination for Oxford and the practicalities involved. Discusses his recent classical studies. Written on the outside of the letter is a list of officers of Corpus Christi College(?).
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Arranges a visit of one of his school fellows, Markham. Is complimentary of the 'conduct of the free and independent electors of your borough' and hopes it will be mentioned in 'the house'. Has been to a dinner which a civil engineer, Mr Adcock, attended where the subject of railroads was discussed, Mr Adcock declaring that the new Liverpool to Manchester line 'will be soon pronounced a failure: as it will soon be discovered that horses will carry heavy goods upon a rail road as quick as and much cheaper than steam locomotive engines.' Also notes that 'the election of the Duke of Sussex as President of the Royal Society was rather infra dig.'