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.xxvi. Letter to Richard Lovell Edgeworth from Lady Alicia Hewitt, Countess of Lifford, concerning the Dublin Foundling Hospital,
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In Collection: | Richard Lovell Edgeworth Papers, 1772-1817. |
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Description: | Lifford, a governnor of the Foundling Hospital, reports of the health of the children there, referring to concerns that they are being neglected and the recent changes to their diet. She concludes 'Vigilant + unceasing attention from the Governors + Governesses to every department of that great institution is absolutely necessary'. |
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Extent: | 1 item. |
Format: | Manuscript |
Call Number: |
MS 49,672/26
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |