Legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox
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- 8 May 1967
Photocopy of legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox, and the chartiable bequest he left to the Society of Jesus.
Legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox
Photocopy of legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox, and the chartiable bequest he left to the Society of Jesus.
Photograph of Mr Frank O'Neill SJ
Photograph of Mr Frank O'Neill SJ (friend of Arthur Cox, while he was training to be a priest, at Millltown Park, Dublin).
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Letter from Patrick McLoughlin, St John's, Carrigart, County Donegal to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ concerning the papers of Dr Charles Russell held in Maynooth College and those in Leeson Street. Remarks 'My recollection is that those you had at 35 Lr. Leeson Street were a disappointing lot.'
Envelope in which the Eugene O'Curry letters were contained
Envelope in which the letters N6/1 - N6/14, Eugene O'Curry, were contained. Notes on the envelope refer to dates, senders and recipients of some of the letters. Another note reads ‘(The history of these letters is unknown: they were not part of Fr Delaney’s papers). Found loose in strong room April 1944. Seem to belong to Leeson Street.’.
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Envelope addressed to Arthur Cox Esq M.A., 26 Merrion Square, Dublin
Envelope addressed to Arthur Cox Esq M.A., 26 Merrion Square, Dublin.
Chronology of the Literary and Historical Society from 1856/7 to 1913
Chronology of the Literary and Historical Society from 1856/7 to 1913 compiled by Arthur Cox.
Letter to Arthur Cox from Charles Dawson on the history of the Literary and Historical Society
Letter to Arthur Cox from Charles Dawson, Malabar, Ballsbridge, Dublin, former Auditor of the Literary and Historical Society, on the history of the Society.
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Address given by Cox to the Legal and Economic Society of University College Dublin
Edited text of an address given by Cox to the Legal and Economic Society of University College Dublin on the main provisions of the Home Rule Bill of 1912.
Holograph essay by Arthur Cox entitled “The Jury System - its development and Reform being an Essay presented for the adjudication of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal by ‘The Man who was Wednesday’ ”. Legal and Economic Society, University College Dublin.
Copy of Browne's Whole Page Diary for 1913 belonging to Arthur C.J. Cox
Copy of Browne’s Whole Page Diary for 1913 belonging to ‘Arthur C.J. Cox, B.A. Sch. R.U.I & U.C.D.; Fr. Delany Scholar; 1st class Exhibitioner Arts & Law Schools, N.U.I.; Gold silver & bronze medalist etc., etc.. Auditor L. & H. Society. Auditor Solrs. App. Debating Society. M.A.’ Includes:
Typescript of Arthur Cox’s address to the Literary and Historical Society, University College Dublin
Edited typescript of Arthur Cox’s [Inaugural] address to the Literary and Historical Society, University College Dublin entitled ‘The University and the Nation’.
Holograph text of speech delivered to the Literary and Historical Society entitled ‘The University and the Nation’. Autographed by thirty-four members of the Society including Thomas Bodkin, Michael Dwyer, Thomas Arkins, C.J. Macauley, Ambrose Davoran and J.A. Costello.
Booklet belonging to Arthur Cox, 'Laws of the Law Students’ Debating Society. King’s Inns'
Booklet belonging to Arthur Cox, 'Laws of the Law Students’ Debating Society. King’s Inns' (Dublin: ‘Ireland’s Own’ Printing Works). With signature of Arthur C.J. Cox on front cover.
Postcard from C.J. Nixon, Roebuck Grove, Clonskeagh, Dublin to Arthur Cox
Postcard from C.J. Nixon, Roebuck Grove, Clonskeagh, Dublin to Arthur Cox Esq, 26 Merrion Square, Dublin, ‘Warmest congratulations on well- deserved honour’.
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Sketch book belonging to Arthur Cox
Sketch book belonging to Arthur Cox, when he was eleven/twelve years of age. Arthur sketches and paints locations such Bundoran, Donegal (cliffs, hotels, sandhills, town, chapel, people, beaches, shells, horses) and 26 Merrion Square, Dublin.
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Black and white photograph of Mother Mary Baptist Russell
Black and white photograph of a nun, possibly Mother Baptist Russell, Sister of Mercy.
Letter from William [Jackson], to John O'Hagan thanking him for his letter and praise for his [book]
Letter from William [Jackson], 20 Herbert Street, [Dublin] to John O'Hagan thanking him for his letter and praise for his [book]. Refers to John O'Hagan's retirement.
Letter from Arthur James Balfour, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle to John O'Hagan concerning certain procedures with regard to O'Hagan's retirement.
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Letter from Frances O'Hagan, to Lillie [ ] sympathising over the death of Dr Charles William Russell
Letter from Frances O'Hagan, 22 Upper Fitzwilliam Street to Lillie [ ] sympathising over the death of [Dr Charles William Russell].
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Letter from Fr Matthew Russell SJ, 87 St Stephen's Green, Dublin to his sister concerning the death of their uncle Rev. Charles Russell. Describes his final hours and the funeral at Maynooth.
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Letter from Edward Dowden to Dr Russell thanking him for referring Dr Newman's poem
Letter from Edward Dowden, Winstead, Temple Road, Rathmines, County Dublin to Dr.Russell thanking him for referring Dr Newman's poem. Remarks 'I felt some resentment towards my memory when I found that so noble and characteristic a poem of that volume of 1868 could have entirely slipped away from me.'
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Letter from the Duke of Marlborough, Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin to Dr. Charles Russell concerning the transfer of the library of the Royal Dublin Society to form the basis of the National Library. Asks if Dr Russell will allow his name to go forward as a nomination for one of the trustees.
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Letter informing Michael F. Cox that he has been ‘this day elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy’. Includes extracts from the by-laws relating to the admission of members, and payments to be made by them.
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Note to confirm that Mr Michael F. Cox ‘has attended thirty cases of labour under our direction’
Note to confirm that Mr Michael F. Cox ‘has attended thirty cases of labour under our direction’ at the Coombe Lying-in Hospital, Dublin.
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Pamphlet which details the ‘Duties of the Resident Pupils of the Whitworth Medical and Hardwicke Fever Hospitals’, Dublin for Mr Michael F. Cox, Resident Pupil.
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Special Certificate of Merit attributed to Mr Michael F. Cox for his work as a resident pupil St. Vincent’s Hospital, Stephen’s-Green, Dublin.
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Letters addressed to Michael F. Cox
File of handwritten and typescript letters addressed to Michael F. Cox (father of Arthur Cox) from the following individuals:
Letters of thanks, ‘I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of copy of your inaugural address to the Literary and Historical Society…’ (11 January 1873), of application, ‘In reference to your letter of application for a Demonstratorship in the School of Medicine…’ (16 September 1875) and of impending vacancies to which Michael Cox is deemed suitable ‘Would you think of going in for a provincial appointment? The Workhouse Dispensary in Longford is vacant… (22 September 1876) make up the bulk of the correspondence.
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Letters from Lord Charlemont to Dr Charles Russell
A file of letters from Lord Charlemont to Dr Charles Russell. Includes a letter thanking Dr Russell for his contribution to the Grattan statue (4 February [ ], 3pp).
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Letter from Dr Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic University of Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin
Letter from Dr Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic University of Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell asking Dr. Russell to recommend a friend (Alfred Barrett) to Lord O'Hagan in connection with the new legislation regarding the Court of Chancery. Remarks 'I shall take it as a special favour done to myself personally if you will kindly render my friend any service in your power...'
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Letter from Eustace L. Murphy, Rutland Square, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell
Letter from Eustace L. Murphy, Rutland Square, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell informing him of an opinion expressed by the Prince of [ ] about Dr. Russell. Remarks '(The Prince)...made particular enquiries for you and wound up these enquiries by observing that "you were the most perfect gentlemen he ever met"'.
Letter from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr. Russell's participation in a commission '...proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer...'.
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Letter from John Kells Ingram, 34 Trinity College, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a meeting of the friends of Dr George Petrie who decided that a deputation should visit the Lord Lieutenant to appeal for a pension for Dr Petrie's family. Asks if Dr Russell would be part of the deputation. Includes a list of those already part of the deputation.
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Brehon Law Office, Trinity College Dublin to Dalton regarding a proof sent to by Stokes to O'Curry. Apologises for the delay in replying. O'Curry indicates a number of mistakes and discusses some corrections.
Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin to T. D. Mc [ ], Montreal, Canada regarding a draft of $100 sent to O'Curry to purchase books. O'Curry apologises for the delay explaining that some volumes he wished to purchase were not available and that he fell ill on two occasions. O'Curry refers to the death of his son in 1857 and his wife in 1858. Concludes that he is still working on the Brehon Laws and that he has published the first twenty one lectures given by him to the Catholic University.
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Letter from Charles Savile Roundell to Dr Charles Russell concerning a report on an Institution
Letter from Charles Savile Roundell, The Castle, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a report on an Institution [in Dublin]. Remarks 'I made inquiry about the institution in question from liberal friends whom I could trust and find that though the wording of the report might well offend the [ ] susceptibilities of R. Catholics any intention of doing so or of proselytising any of the children was [ ] to the minds of the [ ].'
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Letter from Henry Reeve, 62 Rutland [Square], [Dublin] to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his appointment to the Presidency of Maynooth College.
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 2 Portland Street North, Dublin to Rev. John Henry Newman, Rector of the Catholic University, Dublin regarding an offer of the Professorship of Archaeology at the University. Remarks ‘...I would gladly accept (it), if the term does not mean more than I could honestly undertake.’. Explains that he is working under a Royal Commission as a co-translator of the Brehon Laws and also with the Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society, to translate and edit an ancient Irish Law Tract, the Battle of Moylena.
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Letter from George Petrie, 67 Rathmines Road, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a query made by Russell about sepulchral inscriptions. Remarks '...I have never seen the names of two individuals included in the same request for a prayer, though I have met with several headstones on which the names of two persons were inscribed.' Continues to discuss the topic citing examples.
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Letter from Archbishop D. Murray, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's continuing stay in Rome. Remarks 'The circumstances which you mention are quite sufficient to justify your absence from Maynooth during the remainder of the present Academical year...'.
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Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin regarding an extract from King James I’s grant to John Moore of the castle of Bries, county Mayo. Remarks that he cannot find the document ‘...which states him to have been the nephew and heir of the Chief, but I have seen it...’.
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Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Merrion Square to [John] O'Hagan concerning the proposal of Lane to the Presidency of [ ]. remarks that he has no objection to John O'Hagan proposing Lane and that he will second the proposal.
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 5 Portland Street, Dublin to William Forbes Skene, Edinburgh, Scotland referring to extracts that Skene collected from O’Curry. Remarks that he (O'Curry) did not send them to Skene ‘...lest they may not be exactly what you would want...’. Refers to pedigrees of the kings of Scotland contained in the extracts and remarks ‘You seem to think lightly of (them)...’. Continues ‘...I think them very valuable as the Ms. is one of the close of the eleventh or beginning of the twelfth century and appears to have been got up with very great care and attention...’. Refers to a note written by Skene in which he indicates that the pedigrees can be found in a more authentic source. O'Curry expresses his interest in this information. Remarks that Irish historical scholars are ‘...neither mercenary nor jealous, but seek to establish truth...’. Concludes ‘...I wish to say that there is not now any acceptable Irish Ms. in Dublin that I have not carefully read and the value of which as a historical document, I do not clearly understand...’.
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Letter from William Forbes Skene to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin regarding extracts from the Annals of Ulster. Skene queries an observation made by O'Curry and remarks ‘...(there) must be some mistake as there never was a Murray of [Lennox]. Requests O'Curry to send him the original word.
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Letter from [ ] to Eugene O'Curry regarding O'Curry’s election as Life Member of the Irish Archaeological Society.
Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin giving details of the Moore family of Bries, County Mayo. Hardiman includes details of an enrolment of a settlement dated 5 October 1611 discovered by him.
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Letter from William Forbes Skene to Eugene O'Curry, 32 Bayview Avenue, Dublin thanking him for information received on the Book of Lecan. Refers to transcripts he (Skene) wishes to send to O'Curry and asks him to ‘...ascertain if it is the same as the extract taken from the Book of Ballymote...’. Discusses how the transcripts should be dispatched. Concludes by asking O'Curry to point out any further references to the history of Scotland, the highlanders and the genealogy of their clan that O'Curry may have discovered in the Irish Manuscripts.
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Letter from Rev. Henry Young, St Joseph's to his cousin Rev. Henry Lynch concerning a small bottle of water. Remarks that the water might have been '...distilled from the bones or other relicks of St. Nicholas of Bari. Remarks that he was a curate in St. Nicholas's new church in Kinsealy and it was to this church that the bottle of water was brought by a Rev. William.' Refers to the death of Rev. James and a parcel of papers including a manuscript of Bellarmin's Catechism. Remarks that he would like the manuscript to be copied '...which I shall willingly do but gradually and scrupulous by following James's copy with corrections before me for copying any work imprints more the subject on the mind than hasty reading.'
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Letter from Rev. Henry Young, Mount Carmel Convent, Blackrock, County Dublin to Rev. D. Nolan, Carlow concerning the consecration of Right Rev. Dr. Griffith. Refers to copies of Latin prayers for the mass. Remarks that he gathered the prayers together himself with help from Mr. Meagher.
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