| ID | 19110 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Primate J.G. Beresford Papers |
| Collection Description | 13 bound volumes of letters and papers of Primate, Lord John George Beresford, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, 1822-1862. The correspondence is calendared in 2 indexed volumes. Volume 1 of the calendar is arranged by year and volume 2 is arranged by parish and place names. This is a selection of some of the material which is available. |
| Reference | Volume 1 |
| Description | 3rd Report of Ardee Ragged School, listing the names of subscribers, including a large number of women and the amount donated, 1858, with an attached letter from Miss Susan Ellis, secretary and treasurer of the school, informing Beresford that a convent had been built in Ardee and asking for his assistance: 'All we want is money to enable us to contend against the efforts which are being made by the Priests to extend their influence: they having lately built a splendid nunnery and established a body of nuns who are unceasing in their efforts not only to retain their own people but to proselytise the poorer protestants in the place...We find the Ragged School a most effective means by which to preserve our own', 15 October 1858. |
| Access | It is recommended that researchers book their visit, to ensure that research material is ready upon their arrival. |
| Date | 1858 |
| Century | 19th |
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| Repository Name | Armagh Robinson Library |
| Address | 43 Abbey Street Armagh |
| UK Postal Code | BT61 7DY |
| Telephone | +44 28-3752-3142 |
| Email Address | admin@armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk |
| Repository Web Address | https://armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk/ |
| Comment | It is recommended that researchers book their visit, to ensure that research material is ready upon their arrival. This repository was formerly known as the Armagh Public Library. |
| latitude | 54.3484 |
| longitude | -6.6570 |