Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

2. 28 Jul 1859 MS. note on behalf of Lady Beecher, Ballygiblin, send compliments due to Dowden's kind offer to admit a poor blind person into the Cork Asylum, and encloses a note from a 'very interesting poor Boy', who should be admitted. (2pp) 3. 1 Sep 1859 MS. letter on behalf of Lady Beecher presenting her compliments. She is sorry that there is little chance of the blind boy being admitted as a resident with the Blind Asylum, suggests ways he might be admitted, and undertakes to pay 30 shillings for his outfit.

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U140/L/015

Date:

25 Feb 1841

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Note from Lord Berehaven

Extent: 1p Scope and Content:

Note from Lord Berehaven, 41 Belgrave Square, London, to 'Sir', Richard Dowden. He received the letter and was much obliged for the interest expressed in Bantry and its neigbourhood and also for the [injunctions] he has made. He is aware of the many improvements which might be made there.

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U140/L/016

Date:

1843, 1845

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Letters from Charles Bianconi

Extent: 3 items Scope and Content:

1. 1 Sep 1843 MS. note from Charles Bianconi (b1786-d1875), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, to 'My Dear Sir', [Richard Dowden], in answer to Dowden's correspondence, asking him to '...add the enclosed order for £3...' (1p)

2. 12 Aug 1845 MS. letter from Charles Bianconi, Clonmel, to Richard Dowden, Mayor of Cork, in answer to circular just received. (Partially illegible). (2pp)

3. 17 Aug 1845 MS. note from Charles Bianconi. Dublin, to the Mayor of Cork, Richard Dowden, refers to fund for the victims of Ballinhassig. He will donate £3. (1p)

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U140/L/017

Date:

1841, 1845

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Notes from John Bowring MP

Extent: 2 items Scope and Content: 1. 17 Aug 1841 MS. note from Sir John Bowring MP, House of Commons, to 'My dear Sir', Richard Dowden, Cork. Mentions abolition of flogging in the Army. (1p)

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