Illuminated 'letters patent' on the establishment of the Diocese of Cape Town.

This collection consists of correspondence, notices, minutes, constitution of the various societies, finance, service register, circular, conference material, pamphlets, Miscellaneous material, administration, publications and the History of the chaplaincy.

Note: Extract of letter including inventory list from Mrs J Hill:

12 May 1991.The Archivist.C.P.S.A Archives.University of the Witwatersand.P.O. Wits.2001.Dear Madam,.Rev. William Bramley : B. 27 April 1833; died 28 July 1897.Some time ago I spoke to you about papers concerning my great-grandfather, the Rev. William Bramley, which my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, wishes to donate to the Church of the Province of South Africa archives. I have, at last, sorted through the papers, and enclose the following items: [Inventory of items].All these items were preserved by Henry Bramley, eldest son of Rev. William Bramley, and were passed on to his nephew, my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, who was the sole male heir in the Bramley family.I give below what little information I have about Rev. William Bramley and his family. [See Biographical sketch].I trust that the above information will be of use to you. Please let me know if you require any additional information. I will try to help, but there are not many people still living who would have the sort of information you might require.Yours Faithfully,.(Signature).Joan Hill (Mrs.).

12 May 1991.

The Archivist.

C.P.S.A Archives.

University of the Witwatersand.

P.O. Wits.

2001.

Dear Madam,.

Rev. William Bramley : B. 27 April 1833; died 28 July 1897.

Some time ago I spoke to you about papers concerning my great-grandfather, the Rev. William Bramley, which my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, wishes to donate to the Church of the Province of South Africa archives. I have, at last, sorted through the papers, and enclose the following items: [Inventory of items].

All these items were preserved by Henry Bramley, eldest son of Rev. William Bramley, and were passed on to his nephew, my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, who was the sole male heir in the Bramley family.

I give below what little information I have about Rev. William Bramley and his family. [See Biographical sketch].

I trust that the above information will be of use to you. Please let me know if you require any additional information. I will try to help, but there are not many people still living who would have the sort of information you might require.

Yours Faithfully,.

(Signature).

Joan Hill (Mrs.)

The collection contains correspondence, minutes, documents, registers, cash books, memoranda, printed items, photographs and plans relating to the Diocese of St.John's, Cathedral Church of St.John the Evangelist, Holy Cross Mission, St.Barnabas' Mission, St.Cuthbert's Mission and St.Mark's Mission.

Artworks relating to various locations of the Anglican Church, including St. Cuthbert's Mission Tsolo; Bishopscourt; and Grace Dieu.