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Clay, Charles John (1827-1905), publisher
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W. Aldis Wright: Bible Revision (correspondence)
W. Aldis Wright: Bible Revision (correspondence)
Add. MS b/66 · Item · c 1871-1912
Part of Additional Manuscripts b

Correspondence, notes, and printed material largely relating to W. Aldis Wright's work as Secretary of the Old Testament Revision Company. Includes correspondence from C. F. Clay, William F. Moulton, Bartholomew Price, T. H. Stokoe, Richard Wright, J. Troutbeck and others, along with several copies/drafts of letters by W. Aldis Wright. Notes by T. K. Cheyne, George Chawner, John Birrell, D. H. Weir and others. Includes material on use by others of the Revised Version, such as a request from [Charles Goldschmidt?] Montefiore, and on the disposition of surplus money given to the Old and New Testament Revision Companies [see also Add.MS.b.65].

 Wright, William Aldis (1831-1914), literary and biblical scholar
Letter from Henry Sidgwick to F. W. H. Myers
Add. MS c/100/260 · Item · [summer 1874]
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Relates the problems he has had with a female medium, who was 'fatigued and unwell, anxious to rest on Sunday'. Discusses the fact that there had been no formal exception of [her conducting séances] on Sundays in the contract, and refers to her manager, and other problems relating to her services. Tells Myers to show the letter to Gurney. Announces that he goes to London again on Monday, then probably to Cambridge, when he shall have to see Clay about his book. Confesses to feeling bad about Macmillan having taken the book on half-profits. States that Macmillan is going to send the proof sheets to John Morley. Reports that he met Mrs Montagu Cookson [Blanche, wife of Montagu Cookson - later Crackanthorpe?] at dinner at his cousin's, 'and liked her - tho' not so well as Mrs F. H'.
Letter from F. W. Farrar to Henry Sidgwick
Add. MS c/93/130 · Item · 16 Aug. 1867
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Urges HS to complete his 'Essay' as quickly as possible, as the collection [Essays on a Liberal Education, edited by Farrar] 'ought to come out this publishing season'. Warns that 'changes are now going on in some schools, and the attention of school and University authorities is aroused.' Tells Sidgwick to send his essay, when finished, to Messers Clay. Informs him that he shall be 'here' till the end of August, at which time he shall return to Harrow.