Lease by the College to nine named parishioners of a shop adjoining the north side of the steeple of the church and of a piece of waste land adjoining the south side of the church. Term 40 years, to be renewed every 40 years for 200 years; rent 4d per annum. The parishioners are to erect a shop on the waste ground, and to sublet the two shops, so that the rents will provide for an annual distribution of 13s 4d to the poor of the parish, the bequest of William Ridscall. The distribution is to be made at Christmas (5s) Easter (5s) and St Luke's Day (18 Oct.).
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.
There are four colleges in the parish, whose servants gain settlements and are a financial burden, the colleges pay very little. The opinion of counsel was sought to see if the colleges are liable to pay Poor Rate. The opinion was that they are not liable if they are extra-parochial. Parishes should ask the colleges to obtain for them a greater proportion of the money paid by the University to the colleges in lieu of rates.
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.
Reports that the Fellows of Jesus will be ready to treat with Trinity over the Rectory House once this is the only property required to complete the scheme.
Corrie, Rev. Dr. George Elwes (1793-1885), Master of Jesus College, Cambridge
Letter from James Kidd [old catalogue says 'letters' in plural - where are the rest?]
Also a plan relating to the widening of Trinity Street, and the compulsory acquisition of part of the churchyear of All Saints. Removed to the plan chest.
