15 May 1838 Circular letter/advertisement from Lakes of Killarney Victoria Hotel, Thomas Finn proprietor of the Kenmare Arms Hotel. (2pp)
nd Circular notice/letter with remarks from 'A Proprietor and an Observer', concerning Joint-Stock Stream Packet Companies, advocating an enquiry into their operations. (2pp)
Ref.
U140/K/3/039
Date:
1830s
Level : file Title:
Scrapbook Page
Extent: 3 items Scope and Content:
nd [Jan 1839] MS. record of resolutions passed by the total abstinence societies of Cork including congratulations to Rev. Nicholas Dumscombe on his recovery, thanks to those who preside over the Monastery Schools. (3pp) (Partially illegible)
21 Jan 1839 Receipt for temperance concert, received 35 tickets, total £1.1.6 (1 item)
nd [1835-1838] Portion of petition advocating a well regulated system of railways through Ireland through private enterprise rather than government investment. (1p)
Ref.
U140/K/3/040
Date:
1830s
Level : file Title:
Scrapbook Page
Extent: 9 items Scope and Content:
20 Sep 1838 MS. notice from JC Besnard, solicitor to the Commissioners for Wide Streets of Cork, for meeting at city courthouse to proceed with valuation of premises near Frenches Quay used as an alms house by the Presbyterian congregation trustees. (1p) nd Handbill/poster for Total Abstinence Tea and Musical Festival at the South Monastery School Rooms, Douglas Street. Names ticket sellers, including Richard Dowden, and James Kenna, etc. Members requested to wear their medals. (1 item)
nd MS. note, concerns observations of medical officer, probability of arrival of ships from mediterranean, etc. (1 item)
nd Notice of meeting of the Precursor Society at Jacobs Well Tavern, Charles Street, Manchester Square. (1 item)
nd Lyrics of 'A Song To the Electors of the County of Cork', by David Lyons of Mallow;
"OH! sure it's a presumptious thing,
For Longfield to start for this County,
A man whose heart is a sting
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