Papers of Colonel Atkinson, born in Ashford county Wicklow, who served with the 37th Regiment of Foot, and retired to the Isle of Mann,
1890-1904.
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| Summary: | Ms 44,785 /1-2: A pair of manuscript notebooks containing memories of his life. Includes account of sailing from Cork to Nova Scotia in 1838, elephant and tiger hunting in Ceylon and time with his regiment the 37th Regiment of Foot; 2 items in 2 folders. MS 44,785 /3: Personal papers of Colonel Atkinson. Contains two letters to Atkinson, (1890 and 1897), a manuscript 'Memoirs of the family of George' and a studio photograph of Atkinson taken by William Lawrence of Dublin; 4 items MS 44,785 /4: Papers relating to the estate of Colonel Atkinson, including his property at Kingswinford in Stafford and on the Isle of Mann. Contains 1) Correspondence relating to the estate of Colonel Atkinson and various claims on it, one letter includes notes of an interview with Atkinson's doctor on his state of health, January - June 1904; 8 items. 2) Valuations of property and personal effects of Colonel Atkinson and Inland revenue estate duty account, 1904-5; 4 items. 3) Two copies of sale poster for auction of the Colonel's artifacts in Stourbridge, with details of some of the items. One copy is marked with the price each item achieved, 23 September 1904; 2 items |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
| Citation: | National Library of Ireland. Department of Manuscripts. |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 4 folders containing 20 items. |