Correspondence of Master (Samuel Blithe) about Richard Leach's legacy of 50 pounds to buy books for Library.
Correspondence about Nicholas Ferrar, Little Gidding and manuscript formerly owned by Lady Lyell. Presumably in relation to Forbes' research for Clare 1326-1926.
Mrs Bartlett gave books and pictures, formerly owned by her husband Symeon Bartlett (admitted 1835), in 1880, and a bequest of £500 for the benefit of the library in 1886.
With letter about the organ in the church at Honington (Lincs), 1868
Note: the organ was bequeathed to Clare College Chapel by Thomas Henry Coles (admitted 1799, Vicar of Honington 1805-1867), and the windows were financed by another bequest from him.
Letters from Rev. H. Hasted to the Master (William Webb), about Cowper's bequest of government stocks for the benefit of library.
Consists of two main series of letter books and files. One comprising general correspondence and the other correspondence concerning College properties. Most letter books are indexed.
Including letters and notes of Mansfield Forbes from Archie Don, relating to Nicholas Ferrar and Little Gidding and also letters from various correspondents including Raymond McGrath.
Includes letter from Beck saying he wanted his benefaction to the College to be used to support a student at Clare who was considering taking Holy Orders.