A copy of the rev Archdeacon Todd’s Letter Note

Dated Settrington March 29 1834

Mr Todd presents his respects To Mr Thornton with his acknowledgement of the receipt of Mr Thornton’s letter on the subject of Old Malton School Mr Todd is inclined to think that the Master of the School must have been nominated ere this Mr Travis having resigned more than a fortnight since, and 20 days only are allowed to elapse when a vacancy occurs, from the vacancy to the nomination one of two of the candidates that had applied when Mr Travis was appointed would probably accept the appointment now. However if Mr Thornton is in time to be admitted a candidate, certainly he will have to be examined by the Archbish of York’s Chaplain Mr Wrangham) now, it is presumed at this Chester(?) Hall(?)

Copy of His Grace the Archbishop of York’s Letter

Rev Sir

It will not be in my power to comply with your request in respecting the Mastership of Malton School

I am Rev Sir

Yrs faithfully

March 29 Ebor