Duke of Leinster Papers.

Collection comprises of 21 notebooks: 19 notebooks written by Charles FitzGerald (1819-1887), 4th Duke of Leinster, possibly as research notes for his book 'The Earls Kildare'; and 2 notebooks by Augustus Frederick (1791-1874), 3rd Duke of Leinster, giving a brief account of his life describing his education, travels, family and homes.

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Leinster, Charles William Fitzgerald, Duke of, 1819-1887
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Leinster, James Fitzgerald, > Duke of, > 1722-1773
Kildare, Gerald Fitzgerald, > Earl of, > 1487-1534
Fitzgerald, Edward, > Lord, > 1763-1798
Leinster House (Dublin, Ireland)
Maynooth Castle (Ireland)
Maps, Manuscript > Ireland
Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798
Ireland > History > Union, 1801
Carton House (Kildare, Ireland)
Notes:Physical description: 3 boxes
Arrangement:Fonds
I. Notebooks. II. Maps. III. Architectural plans and drawings.

Memorandums No. 2,

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Duke of Leinster Papers.
Description:Describes the visit by [Augustus Frederick, Duke of Leinster] to James Hamilton, upon his creation as the Duke of Abercorn in 1868, Gladstone and the Irish Church Bill. Includes a newspaper article from The Times, 13 July 1868, regarding speeches made by the Duke where he stated he had built houses for Presbyterians, Catholics and Protestants. Also includes a note recording the offer to [the Duke] by Gladstone of the [Valiant] Garter in 1869, which he declined.
Main Creator: Leinster, Augustus Frederick Fitzgerald, Duke of, 1791-1874
Language:English
Extent:1 volume.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 48,182 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.