A Second Letter to the Bishop of Exeter

"A Second Letter to the Bishop of Exeter" by Sir Edward Hall Alderson is a formal examination of power and order within the 19th-century Church of England. It focuses on understanding the consequences of the Gorham Case, a legal battle with important implications for how the Church and the government interact. The letter looks closely at the Duplex Querela and the Archbishop of Canterbury's role, while arguing that the Crown hasn't overstepped its bounds in Church matters. It discusses the idea of Royal Supremacy, pointing out the Crown's power, yet also stressing that this power shouldn't touch the key spiritual duties of the Church. The author pushes for teamwork between the government and the Church, proposing that Church leaders should have a say in law-making to protect the Church's well-being within the country.