NEWMAN, JOHN H. (1801-90). English clergyman. Good Autograph Letter Signed, “John H. Newman.” Two pages, octavo. “Oratory, Birmingham,” January 19, 1857. Fine condition. To “My dear Sir.” Newman writes:

“Accept my best congratulations on the happy news you tell me about yourself. Those only who have been sometime Catholics can understand what good news it is — and no one on earth of course fully — but you must be sensible from the first of what you have gained quite enough to rejoice in it. We shall be truly glad if you will accept our hospitality, such as it is, and whenever you settle to come for the purpose you have named. I wish I could accept your kind wish that I should stand sponsor for you, but our rule forbids it. However, you will have no difficulty in finding one. Thank you for what you say about myself, and believe me, my dear Mr. Walford, Truly yours in Xt, John H. Newman, Congr. Orat.”

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