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Lee, James Prince, 1804-1869 (Bishop of Manchester)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1869

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

Draft letter from [George H. Bowers] to James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/5/5/9
Scope and Contents

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

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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Papers as Dean of Manchester / Notebook
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Draft letter, George H. Bowers to James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, 30 Jan. 1850

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/5/4/28
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...
Dates: 30 Jan. 1850
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Papers as Dean of Manchester / Scrapbook on the Manchester Parish Division Act, 1850
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Letter from James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, to George H. Bowers, 11 Dec. 1849

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/22
Scope and Contents

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'

Dates: 11 Dec. 1849
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Correspondence to Bowers as Dean of Manchester
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Letter from James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, to George H. Bowers, 30 Oct. 1857

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/23
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 30 Oct. 1857
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Correspondence to Bowers as Dean of Manchester
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Letter from James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, to George H. Bowers, 19 Mar. 1866

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/6/24
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 19 Mar. 1866
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Correspondence to Bowers as Dean of Manchester
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MS copy letter, George H. Bowers to James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, 7 Dec. 1849

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/5/4/22
Scope and Contents

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?

Dates: 7 Dec. 1849
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Papers as Dean of Manchester / Scrapbook on the Manchester Parish Division Act, 1850
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Printed letter, George H. Bowers to James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester (3 copies), 4 June 1850

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/5/4/33
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 4 June 1850
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Papers as Dean of Manchester / Scrapbook on the Manchester Parish Division Act, 1850
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Printed letter, Richard Greswell to James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, and reply, 5 Oct. 1849-12 Feb. 1850

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8862/5/5/2
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 5 Oct. 1849-12 Feb. 1850
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / GBR/0012/MS Add.8862, George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers / Papers as Dean of Manchester / Notebook

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