From Joseph Romilly   8 April 1850

My dear Henslow

I am very much obliged to you for your address to your Parishioners.– I have read it loud to my sister & we both found it most interesting. It is clear that you can conscientiously teach your flock the Church Catechism & require them to repeat the Apostle’s Creed. But is very difficult to comprehend how the deniers of Baptismal Regeneration can do so.– The great division in the Church at this moment upon this matter is a very great lamentable evil.–

I am highly pleased at the boldness with which you set before your parishioners their shortcomings. I hope that they will take your remonstrance in the right spirit & give you an opportunity next year to report more favourably of their attendance at the Lords Supper & of their charitable contributions.

Pray remember me kindly to M ^rs Henslow & all your family.

Very truly yours | Joseph Romilly