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Fraser, James, 1818-1885 (Bishop of Manchester)

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James Fraser (1818-1885), Bishop of Manchester

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Letter from James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, 1875

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9407/2/49
Dates: 1875
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester (Bishop-elect), to George H. Bowers, 16 Feb. 1870

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/14
Scope and Contents He was unable to call on Bowers during his brief visit to look for a house; Platt Hall, recommended by Canon Anson, is out of repair, ill-arranged, unsatisfactory; still reluctant to settle at Mauldeth: memorial of Bowers and other clergy strengthens the case against it to Ecclesiastical Commissioners; he thinks they will agree to sell Mauldeth for more than they paid for it; his best plan is to build a moderate house on Broughton estate, and occupy a temporary house; Lord Chichester,...
Dates: 16 Feb. 1870
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, to Mrs Bowers, 30 Dec. 1871

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/8/7
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Pleased to preach for the Dean in the Cathedral on Christmas Day; he will do so again, if desired; glad his health is better; news of Canons

Dates: 30 Dec. 1871
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).