Context: II.ii.1.b. Correspondence concerning the death and memorial of Charles Napier,

II.ii.1.b. Correspondence concerning the death and memorial of Charles Napier,

1853-1856.

Sir Charles Napier died in Portsmouth in 1853 and was buried in the Royal Garrison Church. In 1855, a statue of him was raised in Trafalgar Square, London, in honour of his life and works. This correspondence, mainly to and from John Pitt Kennedy, concerns news of the death of Napier and comments on his memorial statue. Includes correspondence with the sculptor, George Adams.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Kennedy, John Pitt, 1796-1879
Contributors:	Adams, George Gammon, 1821-1898 Simpson, James Hardinge, Henry Hardinge, Viscount, 1785-1856 Londonderry, Charles William Vane, Marquis of, 1778-1854 more
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Napier, Charles James, > 1782-1853 Statues > England > London.
Notes:	Physical description: 1 folder, 15 items.
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds.
Published / Created:	1853-1586.

John Pitt Kennedy papers, 1800-1964.

II.ii.1.b. Correspondence concerning the death and memorial of Charles Napier,

1853-1856.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	John Pitt Kennedy papers, 1800-1964.
Description:	Sir Charles Napier died in Portsmouth in 1853 and was buried in the Royal Garrison Church. In 1855, a statue of him was raised in Trafalgar Square, London, in honour of his life and works. This correspondence, mainly to and from John Pitt Kennedy, concerns news of the death of Napier and comments on his memorial statue. Includes correspondence with the sculptor, George Adams.
Main Creator:	Kennedy, John Pitt, 1796-1879
Created:	1853-1586.
Language:	English
Extent:	1 folder, 15 items.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 49,529 /48 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.