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Letter to John Hungerford Pollen, Rodbourne, Chippenham, from John Henry Newman, The Oratory, Birmingham, [6 Jan] 1859

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MS. 17906/1, fols. 155-159

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With envelope (fol. 159). Newman writes in reply to a letter from Pollen [published in The Letters and Diaries of John Henry Newman. Vol. 19: Consulting the Laity: January 1859 to June 1861] and refers to: bearing his cross [i.e. his life and temperament]; the conversion of Pollen and his brother [to Catholicism]; the lack of desire of others to convert [to Catholicism], or convert others; the University (with mention of Frankenstein); a new periodical and the Achilli matter.

Dates

  • Creation: [6 Jan] 1859

Extent

5.0 folios

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 17906/1, fols. 155-159

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