[Arthur West Haddan, ecclesiastical historian.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Arthur W. Haddan'), to '<Cassam?>', asking for information regarding 'Mr. Burnett Stuart of Wesley [Vicarage]', which will help him place 'a lad'

3pp., 12mo. 35 lines of text. Bifolium. In fair condition, on aged paper. Written in a difficult hand. He begins by asking: 'Can you tell me anything about Mr. Bennett Stuart of Wesley? This is <...> servants asking for their master's characters. But I have a lad to place out & he is offered a place at Mr. Stuart - Wesley Vicarage - & I am rather disgusted at having already made an abortive attempt with another Clergyman, to me previously unknown, who wanted as it turned out a groom, coachman, valet, &

(for 13 people), al in one. So I should like to look before I leap in the present case.' He discusses the matter in a few lines, before changing the subject, with reference to Archdeacons and Lord Shaftesbury (who has 'borrowed your shaft' and has 'callous Dissenting propensities'). The letter concludes: ' I hope your work is prospering. I am better myself than I was when we met so opportunely at Clifton'.