From Thomas Turton, Bishop of Ely   19 July 1848

Dear Sir

I really am very much obliged to you – in the first place, for your kindness in offering to receive me in your house; and secondly for reminding me of the re-opening of M ^r Bacon’s Church – which amidst the distractions of business, I fear I should have forgotten.

I now find that official engagements will unavoidably prevent my attendance on that occasion; and tomorrow I shall write to M ^r Bacon to express my regret that so it must be.

With many thanks for your attention, I remain

Dear Sir,| yours very faithfully | J. Ely