Letter from Duke of Wellington about the University of London charter

Records his objections to the charter of the University of London. It appears to be addressed to George Rowley, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University and Master of University College. Wellington was at the time the Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Wellington's letter and related documents were recorded as having been discussed at the Hebdomadal Board two days later. Wellington notes that the proposed charter for London University fails to take into account the concerns raised by the Vice-Chancellor in early 1831, relating to a particular clause in the charter. Given Wellington's role in the debate held in the House of Lords in August 1834 it seems that his main preoccupation, and that of the University of Oxford, was the admission of students of other Christian denominations and the impact of this move on the provision of religious instruction at the universities, particularly if the precedent set by the University of London was subsequently extended to Oxford and Cambridge.

Arthur Wellesley, The Duke of Wellington, was famed for his military exploits, especially the victory at Waterloo in 1815. He was also Prime Minister (1828-1830, 1834), and was involved in the foundation of King's College, London.

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