Item 160 - Richard Jones to William Whewell

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Haileybury - Regarding WW's law question: 'Ker [Charles H. B. Ker] says there is an article in the supplement to the Penny Cyclopedia on criminal law reprinted by Knight in his political Dictionary which he thinks will supply what you want - it is by Lonsdale [John Lonsdale?] the secretary to the criminal law commission'. The 'new Professor is to be Mr Leith formerly of the Calcutta Bar. The Indian lawyers say he is a mere advocate and not of the very first class and has such a view of philosophical jurisprudence as such persons have'. Nevertheless he is apparently a good speaker and will make a fine lecturer. RJ misses William Empson more than ever. There was a plan to give RJ 600 pounds but has now changed to 800 - 'while this lasts we feel ourselves rich enough for comfort and happiness'. The Cathedral Commission is in motion: 'As far as the useful disposition of the property yet left them goes I think they may be successful and serviceable but a good deal more is aimed at in some quarters - I fear not very hopefully - at present however all seems agreed to collect all the information possible and so things proceed smoothly enough'. RJ has heard that the 'government mean to legislate on the University reports but I do not feel at all sure of it. I am sure however that any report from us will be premature till it is seen what they do or what you do yourselves for the education of ecclesiastics - I really dread the multiplication of local seminaries as substitutes for University training. The enquiries are agreeable - my work not likely to be oppressive'.