been done without our knowledge, and
most assuredly, had we known it, would have met with our strongest
opposition. We have no claim on the Duke. His Grace honour'd us
with a visit, in token of his respect for the memory of the dead, and
his liberality and munificence are well and widely known; and the
mercenary, taking an unfair advantage of these circumstances, have
taken a step which both Mr. Nicholls and I utterly regret and
condemn. In answer to your query, I may state that the whole expense
for both the schools and church is about one hundred pounds; and that
after what has been and may be subscribed, there may fifty pounds
remain as a debt. But this may, and ought, to be raised by the
inhabitants, in the next year after the depression of trade shall, it
is hoped, have passed away. I have written to His Grace on the
subject--I remain, sir, your obedient servant,

'P. BRONTE.

'SIR JOSEPH PAXTON, BART.,
'Hardwick Hall,
'Chesterfield.'

{56a} The vicar, the Rev. J. Jolly, assures me, as these pages are
passing through the press, that he is now moving it into the new church.

{56b} _Baptisms solomnised in the Parish of Bradford and Chapelry of
Thornton in the County of York_.
_When _Child's _Parent's _Parent's _Abode_. _Quality_, _By whom the
Baptized_. Christian Name_ Name_ _Trade or Ceremony was
Name_. (_Christian_). (_Surname_). Profession_. Performed_.
1816 _Charlotte _The Rev. _Bronte_ _Thornton_ _Minister of _Wm. Morgan
29_th_ _June_ daughter of_ Patrick and Thornton_ Minster of Christ
Maria_. Church Bradford_.
1817 _Patrick _Patrick and _Bronte_ _Thornton_ _Minister_ _Jno. Fennell
_July_ 23 Branwell son Maria_. officiating
of_ Minister_.
1818 _Emily Jane _The Rev. _Bronte_ A.B. _Thornton