Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

1871, January 28, Saturday

Wrote to Mr G. Bessell, Chapter Clerk, Bristol, asking for settlement of account for his brother’s schooling and books.

Attended Dr Chase’s first lecture on Butler’s Analogy at St Mary Hall at 8.30 this evening.

Wrote to C. Eve consenting to be one of his sureties.

Called on Professor Ogilvie at Christ Church, about Pastoral Theology Lectures, but he was not at home, being ill at Ross, his country Rectory.

Commenced attendance on Prof. Payne Smith’s Public Divinity Lectures, by calling on him. The first lecture will be tomorrow.

Mr. Hole came on business connected with Useful Knowledge Series.

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