| ID | 6961 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Newport Manuscripts |
| Reference | |
| Description | A collection of letters and other papers relating to the public and private affairs of Sir John Newport (1756-1843), Irish politician, banker and landowner. The main bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, arranged chronologically. Other papers include details of financial affairs, receipts for payment, etc. Among the correspondents are: Elizabeth Newport (mother of Sir John) to her husband Simon Newport, September, October, 1765; January 1766. Mary Newport, widow of John Newport's brother, William to John Newport, 24 August 1821, September 1821. Anne, Baroness Grenville, to John Newport, November 1821. Lady Macintosh (?) to John Newport, 17 June 1826. Lavinia, Countess Spencer, February 1821. Mrs Catherine Sheil to John Newport, 18 October, 19 November 1834. Elisabeth Waring to John Newport, September 1835. Mrs Lucy Jones to John Newport, 24 June 1836? Mrs Jane Barron to John Newport, 12 May 1837. Mrs D Power to John Newport, with cover 7 June 1837. Mrs S Dobson to John Newport, with draft of a reply, July 13 1837. Mary Boyse to John Newport, 2 August 1837. Lord Ebrington, franked and cover addressed to Mrs Greene, 26 September 1837. James Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormonde, franked cover addressed to Mrs Greene, 12 October 1837. John Owen, part of a franked cover addressed to Mrs Greene, 27 October 1837. Mrs Mary McGwire to John Newport, 4 November 1837. Mrs Lucinda Price to John Newport, 15 January 1838. Eliza, Lady Cockburn, wife of General Sir George Cockburn, to John Newport, 15 August 1839. Sarah J Greene to John Newport, 16 February 1840. |
| Access | By prior appointment. |
| Century | 18th, 19th |
| Keywords | |
| Repository Name | Queen's University Belfast Special Collections and Archives |
| Address | Queen's University Library Floor 1 The McClay Library 10 College Park Belfast |
| UK Postal Code | BT7 1LP |
| Telephone | +44 28-9097-6333 |
| Email Address | specialcollections@qub.ac.uk |
| Repository Web Address | https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLi... |
| Comment | Some of the information listed from this repository has been extracted by the Women's History Project from lists available in the library. It must be remembered that due to time constraints, not all items in this repository were examined individually. We are grateful for the assistance provided by Mary Kelly, librarian. |
| latitude | 54.58401 |
| longitude | -5.93208 |