Series 06 Papers relating to the case against Rev J Duffus

Contains letters and statements relating to Rev. Duffus' moral conduct which were used in the 1847 commission. Includes letters written by Broughton stating his intention to establish the commission and correspondence between Duffus and Broughton regarding Duffus' technical objections to the formation and operation of the commission. Includes correspondence between the church wardens and Broughton. Documents the proceedings to determine the final decision upon the case after the commission had reached its conclusion. Includes statement made by Broughton revoking Duffus' licence to perform ministerial duties in Broughton's diocese.

Contains documents brought before the commission of inquiry which were used to help determine the validity of charges made against Duffus by the church wardens. Includes a schedule of documents which lists the document number, the commissary's number, the date the document was written and a brief description on the nature of the document.

Contains letters, statements and certificates relating to the charges made against Rev. J. Duffus by George J. Armytage regarding Duffus' conduct in a public bar. Includes the statement made by G.J. Armytage in which he states that he saw Rev. J. Duffus drinking and smoking in a public bar. Also contains statements made by various witnesses attesting to the good character of Duffus. Includes letters to Broughton from Duffus refuting the charges made against him and welcoming an inquiry.

Contains daily proceedings of the court held in the vestry of St. James Church to hear the charges made against Duffus and pass sentence.

Contains daily proceedings of the commission appointed by Broughton to investigate the charges made against Duffus. Includes papers recording the documents received by the commission.