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Russell, Francis, 1788-1861 (7th Duke of Bedford, politician)

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Francis Russell (1788-1861), 7th Duke of Bedford

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

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Correspondence from 7th Duke of Bedford, 20 Mar. 1843-18 Apr. 1847

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/2/9-18
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Letters and papers to Bowers as Rector of St Paul's, Covent Garden, especially from the patron, the Duke of Bedford; letters and papers about the foundation of Marlborough College; letters and papers to Bowers as Dean of Manchester, especially about the Manchester Parish Division Act, 1850; and papers on education, including a scheme for increasing the revenues of Rossall School, 1860. [1] Personal papers, including documents on Bowers' appointment to the Covent Garden Church; commonplace...
Dates: 20 Mar. 1843-18 Apr. 1847
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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Correspondence from 7th Duke of Bedford, 29 Oct. 1857-5 Jan. 1858

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/8/1-3
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Letters and papers to Bowers as Rector of St Paul's, Covent Garden, especially from the patron, the Duke of Bedford; letters and papers about the foundation of Marlborough College; letters and papers to Bowers as Dean of Manchester, especially about the Manchester Parish Division Act, 1850; and papers on education, including a scheme for increasing the revenues of Rossall School, 1860. [1] Personal papers, including documents on Bowers' appointment to the Covent Garden Church; commonplace...
Dates: 29 Oct. 1857-5 Jan. 1858
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 7th Duke of Bedford to George H. Bowers, 3 Apr. 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/2
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He found Bowers' letter interesting; hopes he will continue work on subject 'for it has caused the same difficulties in my own mind'; he feels it is the right side of the question to take; believes most clergy are against admitting them [Jews?] to Parliament; five or six bishops are in favour

Dates: 3 Apr. 1848
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 7th Duke of Bedford to George H. Bowers, 10 Aug. 1858 (Circa)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/3
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Glad to find he has not given Bowers trouble; thanks for sermon; he read his letter with much interest

Dates: 10 Aug. 1858 (Circa)
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 7th Duke of Bedford to George H. Bowers, 14 Mar. 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/4
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He will consider Bowers' 'useful suggestions... you have nothing to apologise for'; he said unfavourable things to the late Mr Martin, 'which has been on my conscience ever since. The truth is did some things well, but neglected others'

Dates: 14 Mar. 1860
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 Charlotte Smart to 7th Duke of Bedford [sent on to Bowers]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/5
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Thanks for paper; message for Bowers

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).