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description of collision between HMS Hecla and SS Cheerful in1885, Dr Edward Houlbrooke (Caius 1873) being a passenger [his wife dying]

Unsigned/unfinished letter pointing out that the restrictions of the Smith benefaction were consistent with Bateman's statutes on admission of natives of the Norwich diocese, and Caius' supposed prohibition of natives of the Welsh counties.

The benefaction referred to is probably that of Samuel Coleby Smith, who by a will of 1851, left money for the foundation of a fellowship open to those in holy orders who were natives of Norfolk.

(See Biographical History Volume III, p.219 for further information.)

The prayers are to be said by William Buckenham DD [Master] and Thomas Swayne BD, or whichever is the survivor, and the Master and Fellows determine that after the death of Buckenham and Swayne the prayers shall be as determined by the Master and President of Gonville Hall for the time being. It ends 'In wytness whereof' - and is evidently an incomplete draft: presumably the original was given to the executors.

Photostat copy and transcript of deponents' statements as to an altercation which took place at an inn in Canterbury; one witness being George Paris, the servant of Dr Legge, who was probably present himself.

Letters patent

Fair copy inventory drawn up by the appraisers of Dr Caius goods in his London house, to which is appended the list of the possessions in his College rooms as drawn up by the University appraisers.

The executors' general account of expenses and legacies, countersigned by his literary executor, Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Manors of Runcton, Burnham and Croxley

Correspondence concerning preservation of cushion (pulvinar reverentiae) at Blickling Hall