HUGHES (Thomas, 1822-1896, Judge, Author of 'Tom Brown's Schooldays')

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Harwood, saying that he was sorry not to have seen him in London, but "heard of you from the Dean. It was not I, but Canon Curtis, who threw down the gauntlet as to the Burials Bill. It was quite impossible to allow his narrow nonsense to go unchallenged. I fear the parsons are going back rather than forward - it seems impossible for them to realize the true nobleness of the national idea. If they cannot rise to it & accept the position of officers appointed by the nation to do its highest work I see no reason for keeping the ... (I) hope the Dean is right but doubt it ... the question could not be tried practically without a row, & as the Bill will I take it be carried next session ... I shall not be farther north again then Birmingham till next year ...", 3 sides 8vo., Athenaeum Club headed paper, 25th October



Item Date:  1871

Stock No:  26581      £175

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