Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

8 Feb 1839

Notice of meeting of St Patrick's Orphan Asylum. (1p)

7 Jul 1830 List of expenses of the tea party given to the [Presbyterian] Synod of Munster. (1p)

nd List of toasts given at [dinner] of Presbyterian Congregation. (1p)

10 Dec 1839 Notice of meeting of Cork Trades Assocation and Peoples Hall. (1p)

Ref.

U140/K/3/089

Date:

1827 - 1839

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 6 items Scope and Content: 28 Nov 1839 Invitation from Henry Townsend, committee to entertain Daniel O'Connell in Bandon, to Richard Dowden, (1p)

8 Oct 1839 MS. letter from Morgan O'Donovan, People's Hall, soliciting co-operation in defraying the debt for erecting the People's Hall. (1p)

nd Notice for re-registration vote at the Cork Sessions, from [Liberal] Franchise Association, refers to need to counteract the exertions of the Tory party.(1p)

19 Jun 1839 Notice of meeting of vestry, Presbyterian Meeting House. (1p)

March 1827 List of 56 names including members of various families including Dowden, Osborne, Jennings, Gosnell, Biggs, Connell, etc. [Possibly an invitation list or list of subscribers or members of the Presbyterian Congregation]. (1p)

Ref.

U140/K/3/090

Date:

1830 - 1840

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 7 items Scope and Content:

6 Dec 1839 Circular letter from James Lane, Chairman, Trustees of North Infirmary. Refers to introduction of poor law, closing of hospital of the House of Industry, high number of patients, high expenditure. Closure is imminent unless wealthier classes contribute to appeal. (1p)

nd Handbill for practical lessons on botany by James Casey. (1p)

23 Oct 1840 Notice of meeting of Vestry, Presbyterian Meeting House. (1p)

5 Nov 1838 Newsclipping 'Awful Judgement! A Man condemned to Sleep resting on a Spade till the End of Time'. (1p)

nd Newsclipping from Courier of 'The Munster Advertiser', soliciting Christmas gift. (1 item)

U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

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