“The Bishop of Manchester” [Dr. Fraser] “presents his compliments to Miss Cobbe, and thanks her for giving him the opportunity of appending his name to this Memorial, which has his most hearty concurrence.”
“Palace, Salisbury,
“11th January, 1875.
“The Bishop of Salisbury’s compliments to Miss Cobbe. He cannot withhold his signature to her Paper after reading the ‘reasons which she has kindly sent him.’”
“Addington Park, Croydon,
“January 2nd, 1875.
“Madam,
“I have received your letter of the 31st ult. on the subject of the Memorial to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with regard to Vivisection.
“I hardly think I should be right, considering my imperfect acquaintance with the subject, in adding my name thereto at present.
“Believe me to be, yours faithfully,