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. Richard Lovell Edgeworth Correspondence,
1772-1817.
| In Collection: | Richard Lovell Edgeworth Papers, 1772-1817. |
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| Description: | Contains letters received by Edgeworth from a variety of correspondents including the canal builder William Reynolds, the Swiss scientist Marc Auguste Pictet, the President of St. Patrick's College Dr. Peter Flood, the educationalist Rev. Andrew Bell, Josiah Wedgwood, the chemist and inventor Sir Humphry Davy, John Foster, the architect Alexander Nimmo, the writer Barbara Hofland and his brother in law the hydrographer Captain Francis Beaufort. Also included are copies of letters from Edgeworth to friends and associates. His correspondence relates for the most part to developments in science and engineering, politics, the education and welfare of children, the rights of Irish Catholics, his business affairs and the upkeep of his estate at Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, the Edgeworth family, and in later years, his own deteriorating health. |
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| Language: | Letters are for the most part written in English, with some in French. |
| Extent: | 28 folders. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,672/1-27
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |