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Bishop has made clear, Bill has been drawn up with his knowledge and sanction; it affects rights and privileges which Chapter is bound to maintain; asks Bishop to reveal provisions of intended Bill

Scope and Contents Observations on recent proposals of Manchester Church Reform Association, said to be with Bishop's approval; statement of his views on reform, since his appointment in 1847; he does not object to principle of division of parish in Bill; provision has been made to pay Chapter surplus to Ecclesiastical Commissioners: this should be secured for new endowments; they should wait for Commission inquiring into Dean and Chapter revenues; Dean and Chapter ready to establish an endowment fund, if...

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Churchwardens of Parish of Manchester consulted him about provisions of Manchester Parish Division Bill, to be introduced into Parliament; he had interviews with Lord John Russell and Sir George Grey, communicated his views; he cannot accede to some propositions in Bill; no definite plan agreed; he would be pleased to meet Chapter on the issue, hear suggestions on increasing 'effectiveness of the Cathedral and Parish Church'

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Approves of expenditure on repairs to Manchester Cathedral, as shown in accounts presented by Chapter to Ecclesiastical Commissioners, 1856; approves spending on erecting an episcopal throne, Caen stone screen, and new bell in St Mary's, Manchester

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Condition of his eye prevents him preaching, except extepore at confirmations

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Churchwardens as members of Manchester Church Reform Association have announced intention to petition Parliament to divide parish and re-allocate revenues of Chapter; the Bishop has consulted churchwardens: what do they have in mind?

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Manchester Parish Division Bill is before House of Lords; Chapter's objection to clauses in original Bill: most were allowed; objections to clauses remaining; otherwise the Chapter accepts Bill

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On attempt to supply spiritual needs of Denton and Haughton near Manchester; Greswell was promised assistance of Committee of Manchester and Eccles Church Building Society; takes opportunity of a new Bishop to renew appeal./Formation of a Diocesan Church Building Society, a good time to see about completion of Denton Church; commends project for completion and makes a small contribution