Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

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U140/K/3/010

Date:

1830s

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nd Poster for Temperance Lecture, by Mr. John Finch, Liverpool, Iron Merchant. 'By the Grace of God, KING of the Tee-totallers', at parish St.Nicholas, [Cork]. '...Drunkards, Sober persons, the Religious, the Vicious, and the Miserable are respectfully invited to attend...'. (1p)

nd MS. notice re. accommodation for the Cork Philosphical and Literary Society, including proposal by architect Mr. Deane to modify the theatre in Patrick's Street. (1p)

28 Dec 1833 Notice of meeting, Cork Trades Association at Carey's Lane School Rooms, from John Creedon and Morgan O'Donovan, Secretaries. (1p)

22 May 1835 Handbill/poster from the Cork Trades Association 'The Claims of the Poor. THE LATE BISHOP DOYLE. Mentions petition to the [House of Commons] to extend the franchise to every householder, level of distress in Ireland, etc. (1p)

nd MS. fragment [subscriptions to Philosphical and Literary Society]. (1p)

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U140/K/3/011

Date:

1830s

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 5 items Scope and Content:

24 Aug 1835 Poster for Fireworks display at the Great Fete, Royal Racket Court, Duncan Street by AG Heressa of London. Including balloon. Under patronage of Andrew Spearing, Mayor. (1p)

1 Mar 1833 Summons to Richard Dowden from Sherriffs for service on Petty Jury at Guild-hall of the city for general assizes and general gaol delivery. (1p)

15 Mar 1836 Handbill notice of establishment of shop at Henry Street, Limerick, by Lande and Thompson, to sell mineral water from the manufactory at Drawbridge Street, Cork. (1 item)

16 Jul 1833 Notice to Richard Dowden from Robert and James Hewson, Sergeants at Mace, of requirement to appear to the Guild-hall Cork to serve on a Record Jury. (1 item)

nd Scheme of Mr. Thalbergs Concert at Imperial Clarence Hotel with list of pieces and performers, such as, duetto of Rossini's 'Se Inclinassi a Prender' by Mr. Bennett and Signor Berrettoni. (1p)

U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

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