The Papers of George Boole, F.R.S. (1815-1864)
BP/1/369
3 pages
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27 Sept[1852] |
From Harriet Martineau to Dr. Ryall, She is touring
Ireland and wonders if she could have her mail, and
that of her niece Susan addressed c/o Dr. Ryall. She
will reclaim it on her return to Cork where she hopes
to hire lodgings from William Martin in Patrick
Street. She adds that they have had a very pleasant
two months in Ireland, and are looking forward to
meeting him.
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BP/1/370
3 pages
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1 Oct 1852 |
From Robert Martineau, Birmingham to Dr. Ryall,
apologising for the confusion over his sister's
letters which are to be forwarded c/o Dr. Ryall at the
College. He admonishes her for not addressing them c/o
a Post Office. His sister would have enjoyed meeting
him but she is leaving Cork very soon. He inquires
after Mrs. Ryall's health and invites them to visit
'nothing would gratify us more than that you would
volunteer to spend any spare time you may have under
our roof.'
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BP/1/371
1 pages
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25 Aug 1855 |
Covering letter from James Sheridan, Knowles,
Rolliesay, Bute, to Dr. Ryall enclosing 'my little
work.'
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BP/1/372
4 pages
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31 Aug 1864 |
To Rev. Everest, Brownings Patterdale, Hotel
Ullswater Westmoreland, from Mr. [John] Bright,
expressing his annoyance that he will be away from
home during the coming week when Everest will be in
the area. He would have liked to discuss American
affairs with Everest 'they are critical, but not such
as to make us desponding' and 'The great matter now is
the Presidential Election'.
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BP/1/373
1 pages
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[1868] |
Pencil drawing of Sligo Abbey by C.A.E.
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BP/1/374 (See Also BP/1/375)
2 pages
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11 Apr 1899 |
Letter from James A. Wood, 1 Langhan Place to
Metcalfe, telling him he is missing sheet music for a
second violin part of Elijah, and instructing him if
he does not find it to write to all his second violins
and also 'Be a Good boy and send P.H. a cheque for his
organ work'. Adds he will write a later letter about
Metcalfe's Elijah performance as he was very "struck"
on it.
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BP/1/375 (See Also BP/1/374)
2 pages
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Circular advertising Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woods 'vocal
recital', to be held at the Town Hall Eastbourne on
Saturday June 2. Stalls five shillings, Reserved Seats
two shillings six pence, and giving the programme.
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BP/1/376
1 pages
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Scrap of paper with 'We the undersigned beg to
nominate the Rev. W. Giles of [Netherlyl] House,
Chester as a fit and proper person to be a fellow of
the College of Preceptors' written on it.
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BP/1/377
2 pages
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Part of a letter discussing the rapturous reception
given to a poem by Bishop Heber of Oxford. Also a
rough copy of a poem beginning 'The land the land I
love the land, Far from the shore and barren strand.'
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