Ley Fellowship Book Contains: notice of a vacancy of a Ley Fellowship (flyleaf); copy of the Will of Sarah Jones of Newport, Shropshire, 1825, in which £6000 was left to the College to endow three fellowships in memory of the donor's father, Thomas Dummer Ley; indenture between the Master and Fellows and John Kynaston, trustee, transferring the money, 1839; regulations for elections of the Ley Fellows and management of the fellowships.
Describes the problem (as arising from former college servants becoming paupers) and an intention to proceed in accordance with the legal advice given. With a list of current paupers and amounts paid.
A memorial from the Vicar, churchwardens and other parishioners, noting that the plan for enlargement of the old church had been agreed, but now suggesting that it would be preferable to build a new church in Jesus Lane, "in the vacant premises of the old Manor House". Endorsed with a copy of an encouraging reply asking for the name of the proposed architect.
Conveys thanks for favourable receipt of Memorial; states that the hope is to employ George Gilbert Scott as architect; and asks for space for a schoolroom to be included.
Gives the College's response to plans (including preference for a tower rather than a spire) and explains the reason for limiting the size of the site.
Corrie, Rev. Dr. George Elwes (1793-1885), Master of Jesus College, Cambridge
Asks College to approve plans for new building; analyses expected costs and mentions "Mr Bodley" [G.F. Bodley] as architect. Encloses the following letter.
States that the conditions laid down in the last letter have already been met. Has purchased the remainder of Rectory House lease; only needs conveyance of Vicarage Houses for plan to proceed. Asks about terms and nature of payment required.
