STUBBS, William (1825-1901). Historian & Bishop of Oxford.
Autograph Letter Signed ('W. Oxon') to Hooper, 3 pages 8vo, Christ Church, 18 September 1891. Setting the record straight as to Tom Mozley's recollections about the form of communion at Newman's church.

'... when Newman went to S. Marys, he found a custom of white cloths laid on the front desks of the long range of stalls with which the Choir is furnished & that the clergy delivered the elements (going round the Church) to each communicant in his place ...'

Thomas Mozley was clergyman and writer associated with the Oxford Movement.
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