Title: A letter to Miss Sellon, Superior of the Society of Sisters of Mercy, at Plymouth
Description: The main text comprises a letter from the Lord Bishop of Exeter (Henry Phillpots) to Lydia Sellon, formally withdrawing from his position as Visitor with the Society of Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Trinity, in response to controversy regarding Sellon's treatment of women leaving the order; the Appendix (pages [12]-20) contains correspondence from the Reverend G.R. Prynne and the Reverend G.H. Hetling, concerning the charitable works of the Sisters of Mercy.
Subjects: Monasticism and religious orders for women, History, Society of Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Trinity, Church of England, Mothers general, Trials, litigation, Sisters of Mercy
Places: Plymouth, England, Devonport
People: Priscilla Lydia Sellon (1821-1876)
Time periods: 19th century