Richard Lovell Edgeworth Papers,
1772-1817.
The papers consist, for the most part, of Richard Lovell Edgeworth's personal correspondence which reflect the diversity of his pursuits and concerns, including scientific research, developments in engineering and mechanics, literature, educational theory and the provision of education for the poor, political reform in Ireland and the rights of Catholics, family life, estate business and matters relating to Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. These papers shed light on his career as a inventor, writer, educator, politician and landlord and include letters from, amongst others, Josiah Wedgwood, William Strutt, Joseph Banks, Sir Humphry Davy, John Foster, Dr. Peter Flood, William Reynolds, Marc Auguste Pictet, and his brother in law Capt. Francis Beaufort. Also included are draft and copy letters from Edgeworth to various recipients, including members of his family.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English Includes some text in French. |
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Notes: | Physical description: 30 folders. |
Arrangement: | Fonds I. Richard Lovell Edgeworth Correspondence. II. Additional Papers of Richard Lovell Edgeworth. |
I.xi. Letters to Richard Lovell Edgeworth from the engineer and canal builder William Reynolds,
1800-1802.
In Collection: | Richard Lovell Edgeworth Papers, 1772-1817. |
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Description: | Reynolds' letters, written from Cliton, Bristol, and Madeley Wood and Ketley, Shropshire, relate to the construction of canals (their engineering and the cost of materials), the building of a canal system for London (the Grand Surrey Canal) and his interest in Edgeworth's ideas for various inventions, including a mechanism for conveying coaches along canals. Reynolds, in a letter dated 20 May 1800, congratulates Edgeworth on 'your retreat from your parliamentary bustle', in reference to Edgeworth's position as an M.P. at the time of the Act of Union. |
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Extent: | 4 items. |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,672/11
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |