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Manchester. - Advice was as expected; understands that chance of obtaining an inspectorship depends on the passing of Mr Forster's Bill.

On printed notepaper, Owens College, Manchester. - Sends testimonials; left school at 17 and was mathematical master at Newark Grammar School before admission at Cambridge; his career to date; seeks post purely on grounds of practical ability and will strive to do it justice.

Enclosures: copy of testimonial from H. A. D. Surridge (in support of Bentley's application for Assistant Registrarship at London University, 1 Feb 1870; copy of testimonial from William de Lancy West, 4 Feb. 1870.

On embossed notepaper, Centre Vale, Todmorden. - Alfred Bentley's testimonials; he demonstrated his gift with small children at her school, and is now at R. Ward's, Hoddesdon.

Centre Vale, Todmorden. - Sends report on her school and 'code of signals' for teachers [no longer present]: 'I am entirely convinced it is the soundest principle of teaching in elementary work. Details of Alfred Thomas Bentley, who seeks a School Inspectorship: will Houghton recommend him to Mr Forster.