RDS Manuscripts

The RDS Manuscripts collection currently includes the digital reproductions of the manuscripts of the minutes of the Dublin Society, for the years 1731 to 1835, in addition to the register and letter book, 1731 to 1736; the treasurer's book, 1731 to 1739; and the petitions book, 1761 to 1762.

The minutes note that the Dublin Society meetings were held in various locations around Dublin, including houses on Grafton Street, Hawkins Street and Shaw's Court. Each set of minutes starts with a list of the society members present. They also include orders, proposals, premiums, by laws and ordinances of officers, petitions, amounts paid and debts.
24 items in collection

RDS_DO_0261.pdf

Register and minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1733

RDS_DO_0269.pdf

Register and letter book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1736

RDS_DO_0268.pdf

The treasurer's book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1739

RDS_DO_0262.pdf

Register and minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1733 to 1741

RDS_DO_0263.pdf

Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1741 to 1746

RDS_DO_0264_part_1.pdf

Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1750 to 1757

RDS_DO_0265.pdf

Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1752 to 1755

RDS_DO_0266.pdf

Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1758 to 1761

RDS_DO_0270.pdf

The petitions book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1761 to 1762

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1766 to 1767

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1767 to 1769

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1769 to 1771

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1771 to 1772

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1772 to 1773

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1773 to 1775

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1791 to 1795

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1804 to 1809

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1809 to 1813.

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1813 to 1817

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1817 to 1820

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1820 to 1823

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1824 to 1827

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1828 to 1832

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Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1832 to 1835