Record

Reference NumberDC/4/2/1
TitleLetter from John Spratt
Date12 July 1870
Creator NameSpratt, John, 1796-1871
Corrigan, Sir Dominic, 1802-1880
DescriptionLetter from Camerlite priest John Spratt relating to Corrigan's view on education expressed in a speech given at the Rotunda which 'cause great uneasiness I will not say dissatisfaction, in high quarters amongst the Clergy'. Spratt goes on to say that if they can not be assured that Corrigan will 'fully, fairly and unconditionally represent, and sustain their views regarding that most important question' he will not have the support of the clergy in the upcoming election. He end by stating 'this is a matter of the last importance as regards success in the approaching contest'.
Extent4 pages
TermChurch and education
Denominational schools
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/140Spratt; John Francis (1796-1871); Carmelite priest, philanthropist and temperance reformer1796-1871
DS/UK/37Corrigan; Sir; Dominic John (1802-1880); 1st Baronet; physician1802-1880
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