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SPOONER
(William A., 1844-1930, Theologian & Educationalist, Originator of the 'Spoonerism')
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Mansell Merry,
concerning James Ford Hartwright, a late member of our Choir, now at School at the Boys High School, but living in the school House would like to be confirmed this spring. Have you a confirmation in All Saint's Church & could you present him with your candidates? I did some work in the way of preparation with him last year and would see him again this year if you were good enough to present him... He seems a nice quiet well behaved boy and has, I believe a genuine wish to be confirmed.., 3 sides 8vo., New College, Oxford, 22nd February
Item Date: 1923
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The recipient is likely to be the Rev. Walter Mansell MERRY (1863-1944) who was a travel writer, photographer, and Chaplain to the Bishop of Ripon. Like Spooner, Merry was an Oxford man.
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