Charles Marriott letter, 1844.

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Charles Marriott letter, 1844.

This collection consists of a single letter written by Marriott, dated "Eve of St. Thomas, 1844" and addressed to "my dear Browne." In it, Marriott discusses university business, particularly an upcoming vote "about the Test." Marriott writes, "I object on constitutional grounds to imposing any test that is not founded on the authority of the church." Also mentioned is the death of a Mrs. Knight.

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University of Oxford

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University of Oxford From the guide to the University of Oxford Musical Exercises, 1890, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford) Not applicable. From the guide to the Typescript Theses, 1910-55, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford) Rev. Samuel Myles graduated from Harvard College in 1684. From the description of Diploma : manuscript, 1693 July 14. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612804731 ...

Marriott, Charles, 1811-1858

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Charles Marriott, the son of an Anglican clergyman, was born near Rugby on 24 August 1811. Both of his parents died while he was a boy, and he was educated privately by his aunts until entering Exeter College in 1825. In 1833 he became a fellow of Oriel College. He was ordained in May 1839. Marriott went on to become subdean and then dean of Oriel College, and vicar of the university church of St. Mary the Virgin. While at Oriel, Marriott became a follower of John Henry ...