BS/1/16/5
Reference code
BS/1/16/5
Level of description
File
Title
Congé d'Élire of Victoria
Original Title
See of Sarum Congé d'Élire for election of a new Bishop
Date
4 Sep 1885
Quantity & Format
1 sheet
Description
Congé d'Élire of Victoria for the appointment of a Bishop of Salisbury following the death of George Moberly on 6 July 1885.
An elaborately decorated document bearing the royal coat of arms and representations of Britannia, Justice and (?) Plenty, together with other figures surrounded with garlands of flowers and leaves.
With the original envelope containing both Congé d'Élire and Letters Recommendatory.
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper.