A.L., s. from Edward Boys to William Philpot (Matriculated St John's College, 1838)
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives the description of a 'most fearful thrashing' which EB administered to a 'Feaks' in a room in the Red Lion in Cambridge, first with his fists and then a stick until he thought Feaks was 'done up'. Asks WP to try to recover the stick and to see if Feaks is to press charges in any way.
Boys, Edward (1814-1895)
A.L., s. from George Baker, St John's College to William Pye of Durham
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Wonders why half of his letters do not arrive safely, and blames either the post or his 'boy'. Notes that it has been extremely cold, with the river frozen over, and many people have been skating but is pleased that the ice has melted as he was concerned about coal supplies. Gives a description of the preparations for Christmas at the College. Notes a rumour circulating about the Duke of Cumberland breaking his neck.
Baker, George (? 1722-1774)
A.L., s. from George Edward Briggs to Mrs [T. R.] Glover
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives thanks for congratulations.
Briggs, George Edward (1893-1985) botanist
A.L., s. from Gilbert Burnet, Windsor Castle, to Thomas Baker
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses Thomas Baker's offer to correct errors in GB's History of our Reformation for the next edition. Also included is a photograph of the letter.
Burnet, Gilbert (1643-1715) Bishop of Salisbury and historian
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