Typed circular sent to the Fellows containing the text of a letter from C.S. Lewis in which he accepts an Honorary Fellowship.
A handwritten note at the top of the letter in Dr Hyam's handwriting says:
'The original of this letter contained the explanation that he was now out of hospital, and writing 'ex catheter'. As the original is lost this circular was sent to the Fellows by the Master'.
Photograph of the Tennis Club, c. 1905 - see MCPP/AP/3
Photos of the Tennis Club, c. 1902-05 see MCPH/3/1
Parties: (1) Magdalene College, (2) Basil Edward Hammond (Fellow of Trinity College)
Steward's copy of a Surrender from Jacob Smith and Ann Pratt to uses for grated to Smith for life, the remainder to go to Ann Pratt for life and then the remainder to go to her children and in default of this to the use of the will of Jacob Smith.
Steward's copy of the surrender from Mary Thompson to Francis Eaden (brewer) of a newly erected messuage in Chesterton Lane being part of the Copyhold estate of Copped Hall used as a public house or beer shop.
These were left in the Reading Room so members of College could make there suggestions and comments. They covered all aspects of College life. Suggestions are on one page with comments on the facing page made by the Honorary General Secretary.