PR/BI/23
Reference code
PR/BI/23
Level of description
Item
Title
Mandate for the Installation of Thomas Henry Hume, 1799
Date
2 May 1799
Quantity & Format
1 sheet
Description
Mandate signed by John Douglas, Bishop of Salisbury (1792-1807), for the installation of Thomas Henry Hume as Prebenary of Bitton. He held the Prebend from 1799 until 1806. The son of John Hume (Bishop of Sarum, 1766-1782), he was a Canon Residentiary from 1803 until his death in 1834, and also Treasurer of Sarum (1806-1834).
Underneath the Bishop's signature is written another name: Mr [? May].
Endorsed in pencil on the verso:
"2 May 1799 Bitton".
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper, wax