5. 18 Dec 1851 As above, to Miss Susan Dowden, Rathlee, Sunday's Well [daughter of Richard]. He will present an address to the young ladies of St.Paul's Temperance Hall on St. Stephen's day. Compliments to Richard Dowden, his 'most valued friend', and his wife. (2pp plus envelope)
Ref.
U140/L/075
Date:
21 Nov 1854
Level : item Title:
Letter from Lord Midleton
Extent: 1p Scope and Content:
Ms. letter from Lord Midleton, Glanmire, to Richard Dowden. He cannot comply with wish expressed on the subject of the promenade concert proposed in aid of the blind charity, but he takes the liberty of sending a cheque for £2 as a donation.
Ref.
U140/L/076
Date:
1844 - 1853
Level : series Title:
Letters from Robert Milliken
Extent: 8 items Scope and Content:
1. 17 Dec 1844 MS. letter from Robert Milliken, Bandon, to 'Dr Sir', Richard Dowden. He has not been unmindful of 'scientific pursuits', and sends a bottle containing a Gorgeon worm found in Kilbrogan, asking that the Royal Cork Institution observe it more closely. (1p)
2. nd [Sep 1849] As above, concerning application for a job at the [School of Design] .( 1p)
3. 2 Sep 1849 As above. (1p)
4. nd [1853] As above, concerning job as caretaker of the Athenaeum. (2pp)
5. nd [1853] As above. He is confined to his room for 3 months and is withour food or fire and is the advanced age of 86. He is '...struggling to avoid the workhouse, to escape which I would rather die...'. Requests assistance as he is the oldest Freeman of Cork and one of the oldest citizens, but is ineligible for relief from the St.Vincent Society (St. Vincent De Paul Society). (2pp)
6. nd [1853] As above. He is in greatest distress, requests assistance. (1p)
7. 22 Feb 1853 As above. Enquires over indelible crayons at the School of Design which he can make on very reasonable terms. (2pp)
8. [24 March 1853] As above. Requesting assistance. (1p)
Ref.
U140/L/077
Date:
5 Jun 1830
Level : item Title:
Note from Lord Milton
U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List
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