Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

nd 26 Jan 1833 Handbill for 2 lectures on slavery by 'A Gentleman' at the request of the London Agency Anti-Slavery Society regarding the real character of colonial slavery, at Independent CHapel, George's Street. Refers to religion and humanity and commercial resources and manufacturing interests, collection at door. (1 item)

27 Sep 1838 Notice of meeting for establishment of the Sunday's Well Dispensary from William H. Neligan, Chair taken by Daniel Leahy of Shanakiel. (1p)

nd Handbill 'American Slavery', address by Moses Roper, who escaped from slavery, in the Theatre Royal, George's Street. (1p)

Ref.

U140/K/3/035

Date:

1830s

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 4 items Scope and Content: 26 Nov 1835 Notice of meeting of the Cork Cuvierian Society at Royal Cork Institution and lecture by Wharton. (2pp)

14 Jan 1835 MS. note from Thomas [Lyons], re. bibery oath to be put to every voter to prevent invidious distinctions. (1p)

16 Jan 1836 MS. letter from Margaret McDonnell, Kilkenny, to Thomas Jennings, 11 Brown Street, Cork, [care of] Richard Sullivan Cork. She will send on a bank order to settle account. Requests 2 gross of soda at the new reduced price. Requests of Mr Dowden the price of the best old spirits for some good customers. Refers to great account of the family and of the old gentleman to the poor tradespeople. (1p)

nd MS. copy of resolution at public meeting for establishing a mechanics institute in the city of Cork giving thanks to William J.Hall and the Cork Scientific and Literary Society. (1p)

Ref.

U140/K/3/036

Date:

1830s

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 7 items Scope and Content: 1837 MS. letter from Margaret McDonnell, Kilkenny, to Richard Dowden, refers to bills, account, etc. (1p)

nd Handbill advertising exhibition of Lewisian Culture, Grasses and Flowers at the Imperial Clarence Hotel. (1p)

nd [1838] Handbill for public lecture on education by Mr. Palliser Gillin, Fitzmaurices Hotel. (1p)

U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

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