Thomas Lyons Descriptive List (Ref. SM775)

List of Items and Descriptions:

A . Letters from Daniel O’Connell , 1832 – 1847 (10 items)

1.

7 Mar 1832

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, Kilkenny, to 'My Dear Sir', Thomas Lyons Esq. Cork. Concerns political matters, such as the campaign for Repeal of the Act of Union, and current affairs, etc.. (7pp) (Damaged)

2.

29 Dec 1835

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, Derrynane Abbey, Co. Kerry, to 'My Dear Sir', Thomas Lyons Esq. Cork. Concerns proposed visit to Cork and political matters, etc. (4pp)

3.

19 March 1836

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, London to 'My Dear Friend', Thomas Lyons Esq., Cork. Concerns political matters. Mentions a letter from Charles Sugrue, 'poor Ronayne's £100', and O'Connell's possible influence with the Treasury, etc. (3pp)

4.

18 Feb 1839

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, Merrion Square, Dublin, to 'My Dear Friend', Thomas Lyons Esq, Merchant, Cork. Marked 'confidential'. Mentions that 'Mr. Taylor can not any longer be employed in any capacity in our bank...'. (2pp)

5.

28 Sep 1840

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, Derrynane Abbey, Co. Kerry to 'My Dear Friend', Thomas Lyons, Cork. He agrees that the most politically dishonest trade in the world is the profession of the Law, and especially the Bar...'. Mentions upcoming visit to Cork, and need to write to 'his excellent friend Meagher' and others, and praises Joe Hayes and William Fagan. (3pp)

6.

17 Sep 1842

MS. letter from Daniel O'Connell MP, Derrynane Abbey, Co. Kerry, to 'My Dear Friend', Thomas Lyons, Mayor of Cork. Mentions beginning of provincial agitation for the appointment of repeal wardens. He is anxious about Cork, where ' … we have some lukewarm friends...'. (1p)

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