ECR 60 11 04 01 02

ECR 60 11 04 01 02

"Option book WR"

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WR is William Roberts, Fellow 1786-1833, and Vice-Provost 1818 - 1833. He also served as Bursar and several volumes in the archives bear witness to his endeavours to consolidate information about the College's possessions.

1772 - 1831

f.1 List of patronage, with value of living, name of incumbent and date of his presentation. These dates cover 1789-1831, with entries from 1809 in Provost Goodall's hand, but the original list seems to have been written c.1794 and alterations made as needed ff.2-9 Details of individual livings, including house, glebe, payments etc. Later alterations.1799 ff.9v-13 Methods of disposal (apparently copied from /l) ff.17v-19 Friendly options ff.21-22 Presentations of conducts 1772 - 1831 f.35 Sketch plan of Christchurch Vicarage and elevation of stable, coach house and sheds [1826] f.36 Sketch plan and elevation of Holford Parsonage nd Loose in the book: /a Letter from J. Davies [Provost Davies] to [William Roberts], 20 Oct 1801. Silvester does not expect the Mill to be finished in under three weeks. Describes illuminations in London;' I hope Vaughan did it handsome at the Lodge. I suggested the hint to Dr. Heath of lighting up the Upper School, which I suppose had a good effect'. His ill health; obliged to take "aether and opium' - describes their effect. /b Letter from J. Davies [Provost Davies] to [William Roberts], 31 Oct 1801. Health of various acquaintances. Tried to go without taking anything "but it would not do'. Not likely to be able to do his duty in his approaching residence [at Eton] and particularly concerned that it may coincide with the Thanksgiving for the Peace. Will come at Founder's Day. Totally unfit for composing sermon for Thanksgiving