Typewritten copy. Sent Bryce's note to [Henry] Fawcett, being away from Cambridge; Fawcett had already sent his draught bill to [J. L.?] Hammond. Has always been in favour with 'Compromise with the Right Centre' in Cambridge, but Fawcett is opposed for several reasons, which Henry counters with the argument, amongst others, that Gladstone wants it. Lays out the concessions he would be willing to make to the Nonconformists, including the maintenance of Anglican service in chapels and of officers specially appointed to conduct it, restriction of official theological teaching in Colleges to clergy of the Church of England, and restrictions of headships. Intends to talk to [W. H.?] Bateson about the last concession. Asks Bryce what metropolitan liberals he represents, who are drawing up a bill, and what bill it is. Adds that the 'Right Centre' at present want tutorships, which they cannot grant.
Is in Cambridge again, 'reading in a lazy way, and taking a little real holiday.' Finds that he cannot take a holiday in London, as it is 'too exciting', and declares that he craves uniformity in his life. Is glad to hear from Dr Bateson and Mrs C. Bowen among others 'that everything went off charmingly at Rugby'. Reports that his hay fever 'has been wonderfully absent' that year. States that he wrote to Mrs Howell, and that he did not happen to find anyone who knew about Oban. Announces that he is going to London on the following Monday, and gives his address on Savile Row. Reports that everybody speaks to him in praise of Arthur's wife. Declares that he has been investigating Spiritualism, and asks if she is interested.
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Carus, William (1804-1891) clergyman