Catalogue description J.P. Manchester [James Prince Lee, bishop of Manchester 1848-1869, first occupant of the...

J.P. Manchester [James Prince Lee, bishop of Manchester 1848-1869, first occupant of the see] at the Oxford and Cambridge Club, Pall Mall, London, to archbishop of York: Sincere thanks for letter and approval of bishops of Worcestor and Carlisle as consecrating bishops [Lee was to be consecrated bishop of Manchester 23 Jan. 1848] and Rev. John Garbett as preacher at consecration - "In accordance with the permission granted in your letter I have ventured to fix Sunday 23 Jan. as the day, at Whitehall Chapel, which will I trust meet your Grace's approval. I return to Birmingham D.V. this evening when I shall hope to hear from you that the arrangement will suit you. The confirmation of my election took place this morning at St. James' Church. A most unfortunate attempt at opposition was made but immediately put down."