Great Universal Exhibition at Paris, where he may see some of Hogan's works 'representing Hibernia inspiring the young Brian Boru... I consider that my best work as yet...', etc. (6pp)
3. 1 Apr 1857 As above. He is going over to Paris to bring back his colossal statue of O'Connell for Limerick. He hopes that nothing will be done in Cork with Father Mathew's testimonial until he returns with the bronze of the Liberator, '...which I am certain will place the puny efforts of the English Sculptors in the shade'. (2pp) 4. 1 Oct 1857 As above. He is glad that the committee are eager to commence the Mathew statue shortly. He shall look out for the next excursion train to Cork to meet the committee in person. The swelling on his feet has been relieved and he has '...recovered wonderfully since leeches were applied to the parts affected...'. (2p)
5. 17 Apr 1858 MS. letter from John V.Hogan [son of John Hogan], to Dowden. He deeply feels the individual kindness and exertions on their behalf by Dowden. (2pp)
Ref.
U140/L/048a
Date:
29 Apr [?1858]
Level : item Title:
Letter from Cornelia Hogan
Extent: 2pp Scope and Content: MS. letter from Cornelia Hogan [wife of John Hogan, sculptor], 14 Wentworth Place, Dublin. Acknowledges letter enclosing draft for £100.
Ref.
U140/L/049
Date:
1849, 1856
Level : series Title:
Letters from W.J. Hooker
Extent: 2 items Scope and Content:
1. 27 Dec 1849 MS. letter from W.J. Hooker, Royal Gardens, Kew, London, to 'Sir', Richard Dowden. Refers to botanical notes on water lilies and poppies of Ireland. He often receives letters from the botanist Drummond, whom he visited at the Botanic Gardens in Cork many years ago. Refers to various plants, etc. (4pp) 2. 3 Mar 1856 As above. Thanks him for the seeds of the Oregon Pear, which would succeed well in England and Ireland. Wishes that an Oregon correspondent could send any seeds of the forest trees of that country. (1p)
Ref.
U140/L/050
Date:
23 Jul 1855
Level : item Title:
Note from Fred Howard
Extent: 1p
U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List
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