University of Dundee Archives

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, debating acceptance of new post

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30/10/1873

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Reflects on quandary of whether to accept the post of a late Muswellbrook clergyman. Admits being adversely affected by grief he has witnessed. The Parsonage, Cassilis

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, regarding Diocesan Council and wife's health

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02/07/1874

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Discusses the points raised at a recent Diocesan Council meeting, mainly regarding education. Also reports upon Jane's improved health. Muswellbrook

Letter to 'my dearest Jack' from William S. Wilson, bemoaning ill mother-in-law and detailing General Synod

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14/12/1876

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest Jack' from William S. Wilson. Reports that his mother-in-law is very ill, and consuming much of his time. Also, gives details of a General Synod. Muswellbrook

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, regarding meetings with bishops and others

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28/08/1878

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Reports on meetings with Bishops and mentions various people who have been travelling to Ireland and Spain. Contains the last page of another letter, offering New Year's tidings. The Parsonage, Merriwa

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, regarding church matters

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08/05/1879

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Various items of church news written while away at a church meeting. Newcastle

Letter to 'my dearest mother' from William S. Wilson, recounting voyage

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16/09/1862

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest mother' from William S. Wilson. Provides account of voyage.

Letter to [Johnnie/Jack] from William S. Wilson, arguing against see of St Andrews being elevated

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10/02/1883

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to [Johnnie/Jack] from William S. Wilson. Reports on his own ill health and forwards arguments against the see of St Andrews being elevated to an archdiocese. The Parsonage, Merriwa

Letter to 'my dear Jack' from R. Cruickshank, regarding Aberdeen research on churches in the 1770s

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10/02/1921

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dear Jack' from R. Cruickshank. Reports on research in Aberdeen regarding church's in the 1770s. S. John's Rectory, 44 Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen

Letter to 'my dearest Papa' from William Skinner Wilson, regarding sport and confirmation practice

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03/06/n.d.

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest Papa' from William Skinner Wilson. Gives details of a confirmation service and also news of his work and sport at college. St Andrews College

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, criticising Scottish Church and bishops

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26/09/1862

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Criticises the state of the Church in Scotland, specifically the bishops. St Alban's Parsonage, Muswellbrook

Part of a letter from William S. Wilson, recounting services and confirmations

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Part of Bishop Skinner

Part of a letter from William S. Wilson. Recounts various church services and confirmations in his parish

Part of a letter from William S. Wilson, regarding a flood

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n.d.

Part of Bishop Skinner

Part of a letter from William S. Wilson. Reports on a recent flood

Part of a letter, [probably from William S. Wilson], relaying news of church and synod

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n.d.

Part of Bishop Skinner

Part of a letter, [probably from William S. Wilson]. Relays news of the church and a general synod. Admits struggle with a "difficult" girl.

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson, recounting journeying for services

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14/06/1863

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to 'my dearest father' from William S. Wilson. Floridly recounts journeying to conduct services

Letter to Bishop Skinner from James Walker, on Dr Russell as potential coadjutor for Brechin

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27/01/1832

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to Bishop Skinner from James Walker. Marked 'Bishop Walker on Dr Russell etc.". Discusses potential coadjutor for Brechin and Dr Russell's suitability.

Letter from Edward B. Ramsay, regarding appointment at St Paul's, Aberdeen

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09/09/1822

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter from Edward B. Ramsay. Expresses desire to assume appointment at St Paul's, Aberdeen, but seeks Skinner's advice since this chapel is not under Episcopal jurisdiction. Banchory Lodge, Banchory.

Packet addressed to Bishop Skinner, Aberdeen

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[n.d.]/01/1841

Part of Bishop Skinner

Packet addressed to Bishop Skinner, Aberdeen. Contains two letters.

Letter to the Bishop of Aberdeen from David Low, regarding Leeds Parish Church and strengthened cross-national ties

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29/09/1841

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to the Bishop of Aberdeen [Skinner] from David Low. Marked 'Bp Low on the consecration of Leeds Parish Ch'. Describes his role in consecration and his thoughts on growing ties between the Church of England and the Episcopal Church in Scotland. Priory, Pittenweem,

Letter from Edward B. Ramsay, detailing qualifications

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13/09/1822

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter from Edward B. Ramsay. Details his qualifications for the perusal of managers of St Paul's. Banchory Lodge. Enclosed within BrMS 17/1/3/2.

Material relating to Russell's episcopal declaration on Trinity College

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n.d./03/1842

Part of Bishop Skinner

Envelope marked 'Bp Russell suggested Episcopal declaration anent Trin. Coll'.

Episcopal declaration on Trinity College, amended by Skinner

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[1842]

Part of Bishop Skinner

Episcopal declaration on Trinity College. Skinner's amended statement. Contained within BrMS 17/1/3/31.

Letter to Bishop Skinner from John Cumming, regarding the Election of Managers committee

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09/06/1842

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to Bishop Skinner from John Cumming. Concerns the composition of the Election of Managers committee. Envelope incorrectly labelled "June 10, 1846". Longside.

Letter to Bishop Skinner from W. Cantuar, relaying Archbishop of Canterbury's opposition to legislating on priest movement

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05/02/1844

Part of Bishop Skinner

Letter to Bishop Skinner from W. Cantuar. Envelope marked 'Bp Russell with ArchBp of Canterbury's letter on Schismatical Priests of the English Episcopal Sect'. Opens with transcription of the Archbishop of Canterbury's letter of 1st February, Lambeth, opposing legislation on the moving of priests. Leith.

Letter to W. Skinner from W. Forbes, regarding supply of Scotch Communion Office