Dublin Society. Administration
Dublin Society. History. 18th century
Royal Dublin Society. Administration
Royal Dublin Society. History. 18th century
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from October 7, 1773 to August 4, 1774.
Dublin Society
RDS proceedings, volume 10, from October 7, 1773 to August 4, 1774
Dublin Society, printed by S. Powell and Son, Printers to the Society, 1774
1773
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from October 6, 1774 to June 29, 1775.
RDS proceedings, volume 11, from October 6, 1774 to June 29, 1775
Dublin Society, printed by S. Powell and Son, Printers to the Society, 1775
1774
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2, 1775 to June 27, 1776.
RDS proceedings, volume 12, from November 2, 1775 to June 27, 1776
Dublin Society, printed by S. Powell and Son, Printers to the Society, 1776
1775
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7, 1776 to June 26, 1777.
RDS proceedings, volume 13, from November 7, 1776 to June 26, 1777
Dublin Society, printed by S. Powell and Son, Printers to the Society, 1777
1776
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6, 1777 to June 25, 1778
RDS proceedings, volume 14, from November 6, 1777 to June 25, 1778
Dublin Society, printed by B. Forde (no. 8) Capel Street, 1778
1777
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5, 1778 to June 24, 1779
RDS proceedings, volume 15, from November 5, 1778 to June 24, 1779
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 51, Castle Street, 1778
1778
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 4, 1779 to September 12, 1780
RDS proceedings, volume 16, from November 4, 1779 to September 12, 1780
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 51, Castle Street, 1779
1779
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2, 1780 to August 23, 1781.
RDS proceedings, volume 17, from November 2, 1780 to August 23, 1781
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 51, Castle Street, 1781
1780
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 1, 1781 to August 1, 1782.
RDS proceedings, volume 18, from November 1, 1781 to August 1, 1782
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 51, Castle Street, 1782
1781
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7, 1782 to July 31, 1783.
RDS proceedings, volume 19, from November 7, 1782 to July 31, 1783
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, Jun., no. 51, Castle Street, 1783
1782
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6, 1783 to August 19, 1784.
RDS proceedings, volume 20, from November 6, 1783 to August 19, 1784
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, Jun., no. 51, Castle Street, 1784
1783
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 4, 1784 to October 13, 1785.
RDS proceedings, volume 21, from November 4, 1784 to October 13, 1785
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, Jun., no. 51, Castle Street, 1785
1784
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 3, 1785 to July 13, 1786.
RDS proceedings, volume 22, from November 3, 1785 to July 13, 1786
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, Jun., no. 51, Castle Street, 1786
1785
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2nd 1786, to July 26th 1787.
RDS proceedings, volume 23, from November 2nd 1786, to July 26th 1787
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 28, Dame Street, 1787
1786
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 1st 1787, to July 26th 1788.
RDS proceedings, volume 24, from November 1st 1787, to July 26th 1788
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 28, Dame Street, 1788
1787
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6th 1788, to June 25th 1789.
RDS proceedings, volume 25, from November 6th 1788, to June 25th 1789
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 28, Dame Street, 1789
1788
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5th 1789, to July 22nd 1790.
RDS proceedings, volume 26, from November 5th 1789, to July 22nd 1790.
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, no. 28, Dame Street, 1790
1789
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 4th 1790, to June 30th 1791.
RDS proceedings, volume 27, from November 4th 1790, to June 30th 1791
Dublin Society, printed by W. Sleater, printer to the Society
1790
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 3rd 1791, to June 28th 1792.
RDS proceedings, volume 28, from November 3rd 1791, to June 28th 1792
1791
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5th, 1792, to August 1st 1793.
RDS proceedings, volume 29, from November November 5th, 1792, to August 1st 1793
1792
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7th 1793, to July 3rd 1794
RDS proceedings, volume 30, from November 7th 1793, to July 3rd 1794.
1793
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6th 1794, to July 9th 1795.
RDS proceedings, volume 31, from November 6th 1794, to July 9th 1795
1794
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5th 1795, to October 27th 1796.
RDS proceedings, volume 32, from November 5th 1795, to October 27th 1796
1795
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 3rd 1796, to July 6th 1797.
RDS proceedings, volume 33, from November 3rd 1796, to July 6th 1797
1796
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2nd 1797, to August 30th 1798.
RDS proceedings, volume 34, from November 2nd 1797, to August 30th 1798
1797
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 1st 1798, to August 29th 1799.
RDS proceedings, volume 35, from November 1st 1798, to August 29th 1799
1798
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7th 1799, to August 28th 1800.
RDS proceedings, volume 36, from November 7th 1799, to August 28th 1800
1799
Dublin Society. History. 19th century
Royal Dublin Society. History. 19th century
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6th 1800, to July 30th 1801.
RDS proceedings, volume 37, from November 6th 1800, to July 30th 1801
1800
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5th 1801, to August 26th 1802.
RDS proceedings, volume 38, from November 5th 1801, to August 26th 1802
1801
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 4th, 1802, to August 11th, 1803.
RDS proceedings, volume 39, from November 4th, 1802, to August 11th, 1803
1802
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November November 3rd, 1803, to June 28th, 1804.
RDS proceedings, volume 40, from November 3rd, 1803, to June 28th, 1804
1803
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 1st, 1804, to August 15, 1805.
RDS proceedings, volume 41, from November 1st, 1804, to August 15, 1805
1804
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7th, 1805, to July 10, 1806.
RDS proceedings, volume 42, from November 7th, 1805, to July 10, 1806
1805
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6, 1806, to July 9, 1807.
RDS proceedings, volume 43, from November 6, 1806, to July 9, 1807
1806
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5, 1807, to August 18, 1808.
RDS proceedings, volume 44, from November 5, 1807, to August 18, 1808
Dublin Society, printed Graisberry & Campbell, 10, Black-Lane
1807
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7, 1808, to July 10, 1809
RDS proceedings, volume 45, from November 7, 1808, to July 10, 1809
1808
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2d, 1809, to August 18th, 1810.
RDS proceedings, volume 46, from November 2d, 1809, to August 18th, 1810
1809
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 1, 1810, to July 4, 1811
RDS proceedings, volume 47, from November 1, 1810, to July 4, 1811
1810
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7, 1811, to July 2, 1812.
RDS proceedings, volume 48, from November 7, 1811, to July 2, 1812
1811
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5, 1812, to July 29, 1813.
RDS proceedings, volume 49, from November 5, 1812, to July 29, 1813
1812
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from July 29, 1813, to September 1, 1814.
RDS proceedings, volume 50, from July 29, 1813, to September 1, 1814
1813
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 3, 1814, to July 20, 1815.
RDS proceedings, volume 51, from November 3, 1814, to July 20, 1815
1814
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 2, 1815, to October 17, 1816.
RDS proceedings, volume 52, from November 2, 1815, to October 17, 1816
1815
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 7, 1816, to July 17, 1817.
RDS proceedings, volume 53, from November 7, 1816, to July 17, 1817
1816
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 6, 1817, to September 24, 1818.
RDS proceedings, volume 54, from November 6, 1817, to September 24, 1818
1817
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 5, 1818, to July 22, 1819.
RDS proceedings, volume 55, from November 5, 1818, to July 22, 1819
1818
Index to the proceedings of the Dublin Society from November 4, 1819, to August 31, 1820.
RDS proceedings, volume 56, from November 4, 1819, to August 31, 1820
Dublin Society, Daniel Graisberry printer
1819
The Royal Charter of the Dublin Society, to which are added the Society's bye-laws and ordinances, for the good government of the corporation
RDS proceedings, volume 54, index to volumes 1 to 50
Dublin Society , printed by Graisberry & Campbell, 10, Black -Lane, printers to the Dublin Society
Silver
Royal Dublin Society
A silver-gilt electroplate trophy cup. The tapering cylindrical on a spreading foot, the foot and lower body each chased with foliage, the rim chased with thistles, shamrocks and roses all on a textured ground with two angular scroll handles, each terminating in a cow’s mask, engraved on one side Royal Dublin Society Cattle Show Phoenix Challenge Cup presented by the Phoenix Oil Mill Company Ltd. Liverpool for the best breeding animal in the cattle classes of Kerries and Dexters, all on a wooden ebonised plinth contained in a fitted case, further engraved with various names and dates.
Elkington & Co. (Birmingham, UK)
1888
RDS_treasures_C3_Elkington_Phoenix challenge cup.jpg
Botany
The digital reproduction of The Flora of County Carlow by Evelyn M. Booth.
Evelyn M. Booth
1979
RDS Library & Archives
Print
De Grey, Thomas Philip De Grey, Earl, 1781-1859
Portrait sculpture, Irish--19th century
Royal Dublin Society. Drawing Schools
Portrait bust of Thomas Philip, 2nd Earl de Grey (1781–1859), politician and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1841-44) and President of the RDS for the same period; the subject modelled to proper left, with blind eyes; wearing classical robes and the star of the Order of the Garter at proper left breast; on a quadrangular terminal base; inscribed recto De Grey, signed T Farrell M.S.T.A.F. Terence Farrell was a pupil at the Royal Dublin Society School of Modelling.
Farrell, Terence, 1798-1876
1845
Griffith, Richard John, Sir, 1784-1878
Portrait bust of Sir Richard John Griffith (1784-1878), geologist, surveyor and RDS Mining Engineer (1812–39), noted for his; the subject modelled to proper left; on a quadrangular terminal base; inscribed recto Sir Richard Griffith, Bart, signed verso T Farrell RHA. Thomas Farrell was a pupil at the Royal Dublin Society School of Modelling.
Farrell, Thomas, 1827-1900
1881
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Annie Fitzgerald
Games
Handwritten letter from Annie Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Annie Fitzgerald writes a short and affectionate letter to her father, George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, Thank you for your letter. I liked it very much. We put up a pole [in] our garden and [a] ball to play. We call it polo. Cousin Willie comes to. Love and kisses from Annie
Fitzgerald, Annie
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901. Correspondent
Text
Handwritten letter from Annie Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, We were at the shady walk and dolls. Amy massy [p?] with. I send love and kisses, Amy
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Dorothy Fitzgerald
Swimming Holidays Drawing
Handwritten letter from Dorothy Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa. Thank you very much for your nice letter and stamps. I swam a little on Tuesday without the swimming collar. We have been to the Velvet Strand twice. Nesta and I were sketching yesterday. Nesta sketched the other side and top of the hotel and I sketched the corn field and the church tower. With very much love and kisses, Your loving Dorothy.
Fitzgerald, Dorothy
Family
Handwritten letter from Dorothy Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, I hope you will have a fine passage. It will be very nice when your back again. Miss Evans is going into town this afternoon. I am abel to float now. Aunt Edith was here today and Annie. We all send love and kisses. Your loving Dorothy.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Nesta Fitzgerald].
Fitzgerald, Nesta
Ely Place
Handwritten letter from Nesta Fitzgerald, Fernbank to George F. Fitzgerald. Nesta Fitzgerald talks about her play. Transcription: "Dear Papa We are all very well and hope you too Mama has gone into town she got your card and letter. We acted the play on Saturday night it is "Our Queen" everyone liked it very much, and we are going to do it at Ely place some time for you to see. We all send loves and kisses Your loving Nesta"
FitzGerald, Nesta
1893
Fitzgerald, Nesta. Correspondent
Weather
Handwritten letter from Nesta Fitzgerald, to George F. Fitzgerald. Nesta Fitzgerald discusses weather. Includes envelope with writing Letter transcription: "My Dear Papa We have had very fine weather though it has been rather windie. I am very sorry you have gone away and I miss you very much. I am very sorry it was so hot in London. Is the ship that you are going in very big and I wonder will there be many children on board. We all send some love and kisses Your loving Nesta"
Handwritten letter from Nesta Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Nesta Fitzgerald discusses swimming. Transcription: "My dear Papa Thank you very much for your nice letter. I jumped into the bath but as it was shallow I did not jump in yesterday. Amy Massey bathed twice she had a life buoy I suppose it was to help her to learn to swim Miss Bates has got some little American children over here. With our very best love Your loving Nesta"
Handwritten letter from Nesta Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Nesta Fitzgerald recounts her day. Transcription: "My dear Papie Marnie has gone into town, though it is very wet day. Cousin Lily has gone away today Granet had a letter from Aunt Salisbury and Sybil is very thin and has to take a thing called [M?] Uncle Holmes has got a little bear for a pet. Dorothy and Raymond shared their love Your loving Nesta"
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Nesta Fitzgerald
Handwritten letter from Nesta Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald, dated Monday 17th. Nesta Fitzgerald writes to her father, George F. Fitzgerald recounting her day with a lively and affectionate tone. Transcription: Dear Papie, Raymond and Anne picked all that flower that you told Dordie to botanise and Dordie is very angry!!!! Granet says we will want tools (wooden) she had them for that (?). Ask Mamie could not she and Miss Evans come down some day next week or on Sunday. Did any of you guess who the Snorter was. We saw three magpies yesterday they were in the tree in the garden we went over to the Hut yesterday and made things out of the clay. Annie made a nest and put a hen in it. Dorothy made a lighthouse and I made a nest and an egg in it. Please give my love to everybody and tell Anne and Bee I will write to them soon Your loving Nesta
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Raymond Fitzgerald
Handwritten letter from Raymond Fitzgerald to his father George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, Please write me a letter. Your loving Raymond
Fitzgerald, Raymond
Animals Golf
Handwritten letter from Raymond Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: My dear Papa. Thank you very much for your nice letter. We have got two young kittens. I have got a new golf cap, two gold sticks and three balls. With love from George and Bre. Your loving Raymond.
Handwritten letter from Raymond Fitzgerald to his father George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: My dear Papa, George sends thanks for his letter. I have got a new hat. We had a ..... picnic. Eve ..... Sends love and kisses, Raymond
Stuart, Francis, 1902-2000
Sculpture, Irish--20th century
Portrait bust of Henry Francis Montgomery Stuart, Irish novelist.
FitzGibbon, Marjorie Steele, 1930-2018
1970
RDS_treasures_283_FitzGibbon_Francis Stuart.jpg
List of Robert Murray's photographs, taken by Flinders Petrie Esq.
Egypt, Ancient
Sphinxes (Mythology) in art
Pylons (Gateways)
Stele (Archaeology)
Typed list of photographs taken by Mr Murray for W. M. Flinders Petrie. The photographs are of archaeological features in Egypt starting with the "Block of Rameses II at Heliopolis" and the "Block of Amenhotep III at El Merj near Heliopolis". The address "113 Pentonville Ro London N" is written in pencil on the first page. 9pp.
Flinders Petrie, W. M. (William Matthew), 1853-1942
c. 1900
Steele, Lawrence E. Correspondent
Woodturning
A balloon-shaped vessel of ebonised oak, the neck with a double rim.
Flynn, Liam, 1969-2017
1997
Sculpture, British--19th century
Foley, John Henry, 1818-1874
1851
The subjects modelled partially draped, reclining on rocks, surmounted by bunches of grapes and vine leaves, the figure of Ino with outstretched proper left arm dangling a bunch of grapes (lost) above the head of Bacchus, the infant reaching upwards with both arms, signed J H Foley Sculptor London 1840, and the base inscribed Ino and Bacchus, with two applied labels numbered 189.
1840
RDS_treasures_289_Foley_Ino & Bacchus.jpg
Manockjee Nesserwanjee, a Parsee Merchant
The subject modelled as a gentleman standing, wearing a turban and robes, his arms loosely crossed across his body holding a scroll in his proper right hand.
1863
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
The subject modelled standing, wearing a coat, waistcoat & scarf, head cast down, holding an open book in his left hand. The base inscribed Goldsmith and with further inscription J H Foley RA SC London 1860.
The subject modelled as a young girl, a blanket wrapped around her, standing beside a tree stump, signed and dated J H Foley Sculp London 1842.
1842
Engraving by T. W. Knight
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives
Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland
The Charter of Queen Victoria, Merging The Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland with The Royal Dublin Society, an original counterpart copy, 1888.
Forster & Co. Lithography, Dublin
RDS_treasures_97_Maker unknown_1888 Charter.jpg
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from William Francis],
Kelvin, William Thomson, 1824-1907.
Handwritten letter from Sir Oliver Lodge, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E.C., to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 26th March 1890. Francis responds to Fitzgerald's agreement to be on the title page of the Philosophy Magazine. 2pp. Transcription: "Dear Sir I was much gratified to learn from your letter to Sir William Thomson that you had kindly acceeded to our request to allow your name to take the place of that of my friend, the late Sir Robert Kane on the Title page of the Phil. Mag., and I now forward a copy of the [?] for your approval. Sir William will I have no doubt have assured you that no monetary [?] will be incurred, nor will you find it take up much of your time; all I expect is that when you find me going wrong, you will kindly give me the benefit of your advice. Yours very truly William Francis"
Francis, William, 1817-1904
1890
Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent
Physical Society (Great Britain)
Publishing
Handwritten letter from William Francis, The Manor House, Richmond S. W., to George F. Fitzgerald. dated 29th January 1894. Francis asks for Fitzgerald's permission to discuss a private letter with friends, and regrets putting Dr. Gore's paper into type. 3pp. Transcription: "Dear Prof. Fitzgerald, I send these few lines merely to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th. The subject will require serious consideration, and I must also be allowed to consult some friends, which, your letter being headed private, I shall not do until I receive your permission. Supposing I were inclined to sell and the Physical Society in a position to buy, I do not think it would result in any advantage to the Society, but the reverse. The idea of creating a monopoly seems to me purely chimerical, as proved by the continual increase in the number of journals devoted to Physics in Germany, France, the United States and elsewhere. However I will go carefully into the matter and let you know the result. I received Dr. Gore's paper, and although not first rate, gave orders for it to be put into type - Had I known that it had been communicated to the Birmingham Society (as appears from your notice in "Nature") I should have declined it, as I have more original communications in hand than I know how to make room for - Yours sincerely William Francis"
1894
Handwritten letter from William Francis, The Manor House, Richmond, S. W., to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 26th December 1894. Francis accepts a submission from Fitzgerald, and discusses his other decisions regarding the Philosophy Magazine. 2pp. Transcription: "Dear Prof. Fitzgerald I shall be much pleased to receive a translation of M. Obszesvski's paper for publication in the Phil. Mag., and have no doubt that I shall be able to find room for its insertion in the February Number. I am quite of your opinion that in any case of controversy between foreigners and our own countrymen no prejudice should be shown in favour of the latter but equal impartiality dealt out to all. Personalities must of course be avoided. I wrote to [?] Preston suggesting that he should furnish me with an English version of his Inaugural Dissertation, which he has done, and it is now being put into type. Wishing you all the compliments of the season, I am Yours sincerely, William Francis"
Rücker, A. W. 1848-1915.
Smithells, Arthur, 1860-1939.
Handwritten letter from William Francis, The Manor House, Richmond, S. W. to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 28 February 1894. Francis rejects a submission for the Philosophical Magazine and expresses his unwillingness to sell the Magazine. 3pp. Transcription: "Dear Prof. Fitzgerald I shall be greatly obliged by your thanking Prof. Smithells for his kind offer of furnishing a translation of Van't Hoff's paper for the Phil. Mag., but I should not be able to find room for it earlier than in the May Number, and if he can follow the advice of Sir Reynolds and condense in any way, so much the better. My great difficulty at the present time is to find space for the communications already in hand. The March Number contains one sheet extra, every page of the April Number is occupied, and a good part of that for May already made up. With regard to Prof. Rücker's idea of buying up the Phil. Mag., after much consideration and advising with friends I am unable to submit any proposal. To us as printers and publishers it has a value far greater than the profit derived from its sale. In slack times it enables us to keep our best men employed, and it also helps to bring us new clients. If Prof. Rücker has any suggestions to make for improving the Magazine I shall always be most willing to consider them, and if feasible to adopt them. Yours very truly William Francis"
The subject modelled as a young man, wearing a floral crown, head cast down, both arms truncated at the shoulder, both legs truncated below the knee, inscribed R B O’Brien SC 1934
Ganly, Brigid
1934
Sculpture, European
Moritz Geiss, after a model by August Karl Eduard Kiss. Modelled as a female warrior astride a horse being attacked by a panther, inscribed M. GEISS BERLIN, the base with inscription plaque AMAZON / AFTER KISS.
Geiss, Moritz, 1805-1875
Kiss, August, 1802-1865
After 1842
History painting
Crimean War, 1853-1856
Crimean War, 1853-1856--Campaigns
History painting depicting three infantrymen from the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot – known as the Black Watch – during the Crimean War (1853-56). Positioned centre, an infantryman sits injured on the ground, directed left, his gaze directed at a second infantryman, his left leg bent at the knee, his right leg outstretched, his left hand on the ground, his right hand held by another infantryman. To the left, directed right, gazing down, the second infantryman bends over the injured infantryman, in his left hand he holds a musket mounted with a socket bayonet by the barrel, resting the butt on the ground, in his right hand he holds the right hand of the injured infantryman. To the right, a third infantryman stands with a musket in his hands, directed front, gazing right. The infantrymen wear the uniform of the 42nd Regiment of Foot including: caped greatcoat, dark green-and-blue tartan kilt, buff-coloured shoulder belts crossed over the chest, red stockings, buff-coloured gaiters and black bearskin cap with red hackle (the second infantryman wears a black, highland bonnet with red cockade). Each carries a buff-coloured rucksack on his back. In the foreground, the injured infantryman’s musket and bearskin cap lie on the snowy ground; in the background, indistinctly, an infantry marches past in column formation through a snow blizzard; signed and dated lower left Robert Gibb 1878.
Gibb, Robert, 1845-1932
1878
The Dublin Society Drawing Schools: Student and Award Winners (1746-1876)
Fine Art
The digital reproduction of The Dublin Society Drawing Schools: Student and Award Winners (1746-1876) compiled by Gitta Willemson with an introduction by John Turpin.
Gitta Willemson
John Turpin
2000
Gold
A gold trophy cup, the part-ovoid body supported on a trumpet-shaped base with four hoof feet, engraved with foliage and scrolls and applied with shamrocks, the stem applied with six grotesque mask buttresses, the detachable cover with a cow form finial, engraved with the inscription PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP FOR BEST DAIRY SHORTHORN PRESENTED BY MESSRS SILCOCK & SONS LTD. 1926 and a further inscription verso ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING SHOW FOR BEST DAIRY SHORTHORN., and further engraved with various names and dates, with a copper-mounted ebonised wood base, all contained in a fitted mahogany finished case. R. Silcock & Sons Ltd. was a cattle and poultry food manufacturers based in Liverpool, UK.
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. (London, UK)
1925
RDS_treasures_C29_ Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co_Silcock challenge cup.jpg
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from J.S. Goodbody
Goodybody, J. S.
A handwritten letter from J.S Goodbody to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated October 22nd. J.S. Goodbody sends Fitzgerald a photo taken by Marcus as a memento of his visit, mentions Marcus has gone to St Paul’s, hopes the pressed flowers arrived safely, shares news about cycling activities, and wishes Fitzgerald found everyone well at home. 3pp. Transcription: Dear Mr Fitzgerald, Marcus asked us to send you this copy of his photo of you while you were here, in memory of your visit. Marcus left yesterday for St Pauls and expected to arrive tomorrow morning and have Sunday. To look about before beginning work. I hope your pressed flowers arrived quite safely, Aunt Bonnie has also been collecting them here, but has not found as many I do not think as yet. Papa has not yet tried the bicycle although Mother is becoming quite expert at it, I am afraid he wont succumb. We had a splendid ride on Wednesday over twenty miles in which Marcus took me on a tandem which made it very easy work. I hope you found everyone quite well when you get home. Ever yours sincerely, J.S. Goodbody
Goodbody, J.S
October 28th
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Robert Goodbody
Goodbody, Robert
Ball, Robert S. 1840-1913.
British Association for the Advancement of Science.
A handwritten letter from Robert Goodbody to Professor George F. Fitzgerald dated, 21st of August 1897. Robert Goodbody thanks George for his card and is delighted at the idea of seeing him. He asks if George will stop in New York during the B. & A. meeting and who will accompany him, offering to host two people comfortably and encouraging George to stay as long as he likes. He wonders if Ball will also be coming and asks to be informed so he can write to him. He mentions he may be busy with his sister visiting but assures George he will always have room for him above anyone else. 3pp. Transcription: Dear George, Your kind card to hand & I am greatly pleased at the prospect of seeing you. Do you stay at all on your way through New York at the B. & A. meeting? & who will be with you? Mind I can always put up two people easily. & I want you to make my. Plan you house for as long & as often as you can manage it will make me feel young again to see you! Not that I feel old but this begins me. Will Ball be coming on? If so please let me know & I will write to him. The only doubt I have is that for Sister is to be on & I will not manage the time at ours. But [Colborn?] comes remember I have room for you in preference to any one be he great or small. Yours affectionally, Robert Goodbody
1897
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from G. Gore
Handwritten letter from George Gore from Institute of Scientific Research 67, Broad Street, Birmingham to George F. Fitzgerald, dated March 19th 1894. Gore thanks Fitzgerald for responding to a enquiry and praises Fitzgerald for his statement "that the mechanical energies of molecules of different gases are equal". 1p. Transcription: Dear Professor Fitzgerald, Thank you very much for the note you have been so kind as to send me reflecting my enquiry in the Philosophical magazine of this month. Although I have read much on the physics of gases, and the statement that the mechanical energies of molecules of different gases are equal is one which I would certainly have noted, I have no recollection of ever having met with it, and I would much like to see it in print. Such a statement is of so very fundamental a character that I think it ought, like Avogadro's Law, to be explicitly expressed in simple words in every textbook of physics and monograph on gases. Your article in "Science Progress" appears to me originally suggestive and very interesting. Yours Truly, G. Gore Professor Fitzgerald
Gore, George, 1826-1909
RDS Library and Archives GFF Collection of Letters
Rayleigh, John William Strutt, 1842-1919.
Handwritten letter from George Gore from Institute of Scientific Research 67, Broad Street, Birmingham to George F. Fitzgerald, dated Jan 9th 1894. Gore writes in response to a letter received from Fitzgerald. Gore discusses his experiments he hopes to publish. My dear Sir, I have to thank you for your thoughtful and suggestive letter. On second research employing an oxidizable metallic powder is very desirable; a long time ago I purchased a quantity of platinum powder for the purpose. I have not seen Lord Rayleigh's remark to which you kindly refer me. My series of experiments on change of temperature of liquids by contact with powdered Silica will I hope be published before very long. Hoping to see your communication in "Nature". I am Yours Truly, G. Gore
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Robert Graham
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
A handwritten letter from Robert Graham to Professor George F. Fitzgerald dated, the 2nd of July 1892. Robert Graham asks Fitzgerald to provide a ticket for the Sunday Garden Party for Captain Morton’s friend, Faurs, who is visiting for the celebration. 1pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Could you let me have a ticket for the Garden Party on Sunday, for Captain Morton's friend [Faurs?], who have come to stay for the celebration, and oblige Yours faithfully, Robert Graham G.F Fitzgerald
Graham, Robert
1892
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alfred P. Grairs
Grairs, Alfred P.
Technical education.
Handwritten letter from Alfred P. Grairs to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated May 8th 1891. Alfred P. Grairs writes to ask Fitzgerald if he knows of a capable candidate for the role of Organising Secretary of Technical Instruction in Agriculture for the County of Somerset. The ideal applicant should be skilled in agricultural chemistry, drafting, public speaking, and lecturing. The position offers a £400 annual salary plus travel expenses and clerical support. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Have you a first rate man in your eye who would be Agricultural Chemist, Draughtsman, Speaker, & Organising Lecturer. Enough to fill the position of Organising Sec of Tech & Instruction in her Agriculture [County of Somerset?] Call his attention & it advertisement in "Nature" "Science" and "Art" etc, etc We offer £400 a year & travelling expenses at the highest & will provide office clerical assistance I speak as a coupled County Councillor and as one of the Sub-Committee appointed to Consider applications. I should like to hear of a good representation from T.C.D but please keep my name quite dark. Except from Arnold. Application should be addressed to: the Clerk of the County education Commitee 24, Princes St. Yeovil From some copies of the Scheme under which the County Education Committee are acting & further particulars as to be the duties required can be obtained. Very sincerely yours Alfred, P Grairs
Grairs, Alfred P
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The Orchard,
1891
Fitzgerald, George Francis
Genre painting--19th century
Genre painting of a blind beggarwoman and a child. To centre right, a beggarwoman seated on a low, stone wall, directed front, head slightly inclined to proper left, hands in her lap, wearing a brown skirt with red underskirt and a worn linen apron, buff-coloured linen chemise, green-black coloured hooded cloak tied at the neck, plain cloth headcap, worn loafer-style shoes; to centre left, a child stands barefoot, directed and gazing front, lightly holding the proper right forearm of the beggarwoman with her proper left hand, in her proper right hand, a partially-glazed, brown earthenware pitcher, wearing a brown skirt with dark green underskirt, drab apron and shawl. In left background, a stone wall surmounted by a wood fence; in centre background, a large, leafy tree; in right background, several abandoned cottages; in the distance, a hill beneath a grey-clouded sky. Unsigned. George Grattan was a pupil of the Royal Dublin Society Drawing School.
Grattan, George, 1787-1819
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Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. Gray
University of Wales.
University of Wales, Bangor.
Science
A. Gray writes on behalf of the University of Wales to inquire whether Professor Fitzgerald would consider serving as the External Examiner in Physics. With the Vice Chancellor’s approval, Gray outlines the general duties and compensation, including payment per paper, script, and practical examination. He requests a preliminary response and notes that the exams will take place in the last two weeks of June, though the schedule is not yet finalised. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald I write to ask whether it would be with any possibility if success if the authorities of the University of Wales were to ask you to become their External Examiner in Physics for Degrees. I do this with the cognisance of the Vice Chancellor (Principal of J.V James) and need hardly say that at each examiners' meeting attended, and another fixed sum for each practical examination held. Practical examinations which the Sch. Examiner is expected to attend and supervise and to be held at the three colleges in succession. I can give you full information later, in the meantime perhaps you will let me have a line would give us and all connected with the University much pleasure if you could see your way to act. I cannot state in detail what the emoluments of the office are but they consist of a freed sum (£5 I think) for each paper set with 1/6 for each 'script' looked over, a foxed sum inclusive of expenses for addressed to me at Bangor to say whether you will think of taking the appointment, Believe me, Very truly yours, A. Gray Prof. G.F Fitzgerald P.S The examinations will take place sometime in the last two weeks of June, but the time table is not yet settled. Ag.
Gray, A.
1896
Heaviside, Oliver, 1850-1925.
Stokes, George Gabriel, 1819-1903.
Rayleigh, John William Strutt,1842-1919.1842-1919.
A handwritten letter from A, Gray to George F. Fitzgerald dated May 26th 1894. A. Gray writes to Fitzgerald seeking suggestions for important papers on Bessel functions, particularly any not already listed or notable applications in physical research. He mentions ongoing work aimed at explaining magnetism and electricity through medium-based action, focusing on motion and displacement, and centered on the vortex model of galvanic currents. Though the task is challenging, he remains hopeful about achieving meaningful results. Gray also mentions Duhem’s dismissal of Maxwell’s theories and expresses hope that Fitzgerald has recovered from recent ill health. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Perhaps I ought not to bother you with the enclosed. If you do know of any important papers dealing with Bessel. Functions perhaps you will kindly indicate them if they are not included in the list. As stated in the circular we have not given in the list the titles of physical memoirs in which Bessel Functions are used, but if you should know of any good applications you can say. Your hands in, we should be extremely glad to have references of course the papers of Lord Kelvin and Rayleigh O. Heaviside & Stokes are referred to in the text and will appear in the separate list referred to in the circular. I am very busy with the work I think I will mention to you in which I a trying to give an account of the phenomena of Magnetism and Electricity from the point of view of action in the medium. I am in hopes that after you see this you will like it; but of course I may be too sanguine. My idea is to present each case (Magnetism & Electricity) an account of the obvious facts and the obvious but incomplete theoretical conclusions, then to connect them with motion and displacement in the medium. The core of the whole thing will be the action of a galvanic current, regarded on the (vortex) origin of the field around it. Sometimes I am very much discouraged by the task as it grows and difficulties develop, but i think I will get through it, with some kind of result which may in part justify the labor spent Have you seen Duhem's Lecons sur l'Electricité et le Magnétisme? He claims in the most arrogant manner to have shown that Maxwell's electromagnetic theories are erroneous. I heard a short time ago that you had not been very well. I trust you are now quite recovered to health. Yours very faithfully A. Gray
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
University College of North Wales.
University of Glasgow.
A handwritten letter from A. Gray to Professor G. F. Fitzgerald, dated August 7th 1899. A. Gray thanks Professor Fitzgerald for his kind letter and strong support for his candidacy. He expresses uncertainty about the Glasgow electing body's decisions due to its mixed academic and non-academic composition. Gray shares a recent experiment with a radiometer in a magnetic field, noting that the vanes stopped spinning completely when exposed to the field. He wonders if this phenomenon has been previously observed. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Prof. Fitzgerald, Many thanks for your very kind letter and testimonial which I received on Saturday. Your statement is all that I could desire, and I am very grateful for it. The electing body at Glasgow is somewhat heterogeneous. The large majority of its members are city men, and though this, I must suppose, is a good thing, it renders their action a little difficult to predict. So far they seem to me, merely a little too exclusively purely academical in examinational honours. I intensely dislike putting my friends to trouble, but if anything further comes in your way by private correspondence or otherwise to help me at this junction I will not be labour thrown away - unless they reject me. I hope to be at Dover for a few days at lest, but it is just possible that I may be prevented. The meetings fits in badly with some of our College arrangements as regards Scholarship examinations. On Saturday I managed to have an hour or two's work with the magnet. One observation which I made, and repeated I should think twenty-five or thirty In succession, times, seems more interesting. I separated the pole faces sufficiently to admit a radiometer with the plan of rotation parallel to the field. The radiometer was driven by a burning taper placed about 14 inches off. A field of about 8000 or 9000 lines was then applied. The spin immediate slowed down and stopped completely. The field in fact held the vanes at rest wit the taper at this distance. Of course the film of black in the vanes conduct and the induced current will retard the motion, but the complete stoppage cannot I seems to still always occur he explained in this way. As soon as the current was shut off, the wheel started and ran as before. Reversing the current made no difference in the result. I see no way at present of explaining this except by supposing that the radiation within the bulb is interfered with by the field. Perhaps this has been noticed before, but I have not heard of it! I am, Yours very sincerely, A, Gray
1899
Hertz, Heinrich, 1857-1894.
Ether (Matter)
A handwritten letter from A. Gray to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated, 9th of February 189. A. Gray thanks Fitzgerald for his thoughtful criticism of his book and agrees with many points. He explains that a planned discussion of Maxwell’s theory and mechanical models was accidentally omitted and will be added in future copies. He acknowledges that the Hertzian experiments provide useful analogies but don’t fully explain the motions themselves. Gray hopes to expand on these ideas further in future publications and invites any papers or references Fitzgerald can share. 2pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, I thank you very much for your letter of the criticism with which on the whole I am disposed to agree. I had planned to give some further discussion and illustrations of Maxwell's theory of the medium, among them his own mechanical illustration and your model. But that part of the book through promised ar p. 177 was accidentally omitted. It ought to have been given as an introduction to Chap. V; and you will see that this would have given the emphasis to the action in the medium just where it is most needed. I think of having a note printed and bound up with future copies of Part I which will help to remove this particular reproach. "With regard to the direction of vibration of the ether" I mean precisely what you say. But no doubt the statement is not so full or so explicit as it ought to be. I hope however it still will tend to remove misunderstanding. As to yours statement that everything is. Bare about the direction of vibration is known experimentally. Sup to the question of "what changes in the medium accompanies electric and magnetic displacement?" I can't agree with it. What I referred to was the "direction of vibration of the ether." I can't think of anything going in which either it is experienced as electric force or magnetic induction which is not a result or manifestation of motion of a medium possessing inertia. The elastic jelly theory of the ether illustrates what I mean, though only imperfectly, as its rigidity requires explanation. When applied to explain the scattering of light by small particles, as in lord Rayleigh's theory of the blue sky, this theory does so satisfactorily if the direction of vibration of the jelly be at right angles to the plane of polarisation in a plane polarised beam. Now whatever theory of the constitution and mechanism of the ether is adopted (and anything hitherto thought of probably only dimly shadows the reality) I take it that the electric and magnetic force or "displacements" correspond to motions of the ether, and these motions must be vibratory motions. To the nature of these motions the Hertzian experiments give a clue by making known to us their analogue, but they do not settle the questions at all as to what these motions are themselves. The knowledge of these analogies & their relation to the plane of polarisation is a great step in advance of I wish I had devoted another paragraph or two to the matter. Part I was merely put in to avoid words of Space, and help some friends experiment to admire me of observation and perfection. I had not at all in mind the Theory of Light and I succeeded in making a better job of it I mean publish it separately in some form or other. In that case I hope to do justice to J. I need hardly say that I shall be very glad of any papers or references on this subject you can give me. Yours very truly, A. Gray
A handwritten letter from A, Gray to Professor G, F, Fitzgerald The writer informs Fitzgerald that Burke, along with two other candidates, for an assistantship, with the decision due next Wednesday. As the position involves preparing students for London examinations. The writer seeks Fitzgerald’s opinion on whether Burke is good enough for this kind of work. While confident in Burke's abilities based on his degree and Fitzgerald’s prior comments, a brief confirmation would be appreciated. The letter also references a missed opportunity to hear Fitzgerald's paper and clarifies a past misunderstanding regarding discussions on magnetic and electrokinetic energy. 4.pp Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Burke with other two men, one from Edinburgh, and another from London (whom by the way you must have examined in 1892 as he got a second class in Exp. Physics J. & Edward Tyndall) is in the short list for my assistant ship & the election is to take place on Wednesday next. We shall still, notwithstanding on our University, have to prepare students for London, and of course you know the kind of work a man should be able to do for the London examinations, and especially the higher practical examinations in physics. Now the question has been asked whether Burke is thoroughly conversant with the range and kind of work. I have not much doubt about myself the matter myself. Having regard to his degree your testimonial, & what you told me of his good and bad points as Oxford, but it might be well if you would write me a line or two in answer to this question. I suppose he would compare well with a man you would have fallen a first class at London I am very sorry that owing to the "trifurcation" of Section A I missed his paper. an [Geissler?] tubes. I think there was a little misunderstanding between us when we talked about energy in the Park at Oxford. You were speaking of the energy thrown into the field by the battery in magnetising up a specimen of iron by the steps. I referred to electrokinetic. Energy exciting in the medium, which if requires many of malfunction is event until it seems to me to be 1/2 HB. The energy given out by the battery includes energy spent in doing electromagnetic work over and above..........
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Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from John Gray
Gray, John
A handwritten letter from John Gray to George F, Fitzgerald, dated March 21st 1896, John Gray writes on behalf of Lord Kelvin to acknowledge receipt of a letter and to send final proofs of Kelvin’s Baltimore lectures. Kelvin, currently too busy to respond personally, hopes the recipient will accept the proofs as the first instalment of a planned volume to be completed within the year. The lectures cover topics such as vibration and wave motion, which were mentioned in the recipient’s previous letters. Transcription: Dear Sir, Lord kelvin had hoped to write you sooner himself, but he has been too much occupied and will still be so until the end of next week. He therefore instructs me to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 18th and to send you the accompanying final proofs (by bookpost) of his Baltimore lectures he will be glad if you will accept them as the first instalment of a volume which he hopes, possibly, to complete before the end of a year. You will find there, discussed in some detail, the subjects of vibration and wave motion of which you tell him in your last letter. The pencil corrections which you fid on pp. 46, 74, etc. have been made from Lord Kelvin's cops I am, Yours faithfully, John Gray
Preece, W. H.
A handwritten letter from John Gray to Prof. G. F. Fitzgerald, dated September 25th 1896. 1pp. Transcription: Dear sir, Lord Kelvin desires me to send you the enclosed copy of a letter sent by him to W.H. Preece Esq today. I am, Yours Faithfully, John Gray Seey Prof. G. F. Fitzgerald
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from P. L. Gray
Thompson, Silvanus Phillips, 1851-1916.
Radiation
Handwritten letter from P. L. Gray, 15, Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, to George F. Fitzgerald, dates 3 November 1895. Gray discusses the nature of Radiation while expressing his hope to contribute more to the discoveries of Radiation and Absorption. 2pp. Transcription: "Dear Professor Fitzgerald, Thank you for the return of Paschen's letter, which touches on several interesting points. I have felt for some time that the [general?] question of Radiation & Absorption of different surfaces required a fresh start experimentally I hope to be doing something at it myself in the next few years. I am inclined to think highly of the importance of what Paschen prints out - that the variations in the law of Radiation, obtained by experiments, are due to the difference in the absorbing power of the various "receiving-surfaces" which have been used. I have not yet seen Sylvanus Thompson's lectures on Ave Lamps; I will look them up immediately. Yours Very Truly P. L. Gray"
Gray, P. L.
1895
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W.S. Green
Wright, E. P.
Fisheries
A handwritten letter from W.S. Green to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated January 20th 1888. W.S. Green writes to Fitzgerald explaining he has worked hard expanding the report to show suggestions from their meeting and is nearly finished. He notes he quoted the inspectors stating the £250,000 came from the Irish Church Fund to clarify it was not English money. He mentions Mr. D.E.P. thinks the report should be published separately for easier circulation. Green hopes their report can be issued before the Government’s forthcoming Irish fisheries report to avoid any impression of copying. Because the manuscript has many corrections, he proposes sending it straight to the printers and distributing proofs to the committee and himself. He also offers to prepare a simplified map and emphasises his wish for prompt publication, apologising if he has overstepped by expressing his opinions. 4pp. Transcription: My dear Fitzgerald, I have kept the report a long time but not for nothing. I have worked very hard at it ever since as to carry out the suggestions of our meeting. I have had to expand it a good deal & there is nothing buts its likes to be disposed of. The only thing that you might object to is that I have stated that the £250,000 was "out of the Irish Ch. fund" in that I have copied verbatim the words of the inspectors' report and it is well to show that the grant was not out of English pockets. D.E.P. waist expand. His opinion that it should be published separately & not in the general Report - as those of the not yet buried out of sight - these now are not so convenient for circulation. I mention this to Mr. Moss but did not see you after. This is for your comments. The Govent Report of a commission on Irish fisheries is to be laid out. Fishing is to be laid on the Table immediately on the meeting of parliament so I would wish very much that ours could be out first. I don't know what is in this, but I would not take mine to come at after for then it might be said I picked my facts from it. As the corrections are numerous, there is difficulty in making out my M.S. I therefore think your suggestions should be carried out -- of sending it to the printers at once and then letting the members of the Committee have first proofs. I should like a couple proofs too. I send a map to help the understanding of it. If the Committee think well. I could prepare a bare outline map with very few names for the printer. But whatever is decided on I would like very much that it should be out soon You will excuse my giving my opinions upon things which of course that committee alone can deal with. But I dare say you will think it more satisfactory that I should express them. Yours truly, H.J. Green
Green W. S.
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from William T. Green
Green, William T.
3 telegrams from the city of Leeds Electric Lighting Department, to George Francis Fitzgerald, dated from the 5th of November 1900 to the 12th of November 1900. William Green, Chief Clerk, corresponded with Professor G. F. Fitzgerald regarding the supply of electrical transformers. In response to Fitzgerald's inquiry, Green provided pricing and specifications for Lowrie-Hall transformers with various transformation ratios, He also informed Fitzgerald of surplus transformers, copper wire, and soft iron stampings available at low prices due to changes in their power supply system. Following an order from Fitzgerald, Green explained that the requested 1 E.H.P. transformer at a 10:1 ratio was unavailable and proposed sending a 2 E.H.P. version at the same price, pending Fitzgerald’s approval. pp.4 Transcription: G. F. Fitzgerald Esq School of Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin. Dear Sir, We are obliged for your letter of the 7th instant, and beg to say in reply that we have transformers wound for transforming in a ratio of 40, 20, and 10 to 1. The periodicity for which they are designed is 83 per second, but, of course, there would be no serious disadvantage in using them upon circuits with a different frequency. We could supply Lowrie Hall transformers (made by Messrs John Fowler & Co ) without cases, at the following prices, nett, free on rails at Leeds :- 1 E.H.P. £3 : 5 : 0 2 E.H.P. £3 : 15 : 0 4 E.H.P. £5 : 5 : 0. We could supply cast iron cases for these at a few shillings each. We have also a few three-Kilowatt Brush Transformers, complete with switches and earth shields at £6 : 10 : 0 each, nett, free on rails at Leeds. Trusting to hear further from you, we are, Yours faithfully, William Green Chief Clerk -------------------- Dear Sir We have on hand a number of alternating current electrical transformers which, owing to changes in our method of supply of energy, are of no further use to us, and it occurs to us that you might be able to utilise one or more of them for experimental or testing purposes. If you are open to consider a purchase, we shall be very pleased to send you particulars, and in the meantime beg to say that we have almost all sizes for disposal, from 1 E.H.P. upwards, and for transforming in various ratios. The bulk of the transformers are of Messrs. John Fowler & Co.'s manufacture, and the remainder were made by the Brush Electrical Engineering Co. We should be prepared to sell them at extremely low prices. Yours faithfully, WM. T. GREEN, Chief Clerk. P.S.—We also have a quantity of cotton-covered copper wire and soft iron stampings, of excellent quality, for disposal at low prices. ------------------- Dear Sir, We are much obliged for your order of the 10th instant for two Lowrie-Hall transformers, and are sorry to find that we have not a 1 E.H.P. transformer wound for the ratio of transformation named by you (10 to 1). Under these circumstances, we propose to send you a 2 H.P. transformer giving the ratio required, and to charge for it the price quoted for a 1 E.H.P. instrument. Before sending the transformers, we await your approval of this course, which we have no doubt will commend itself to you. Yours faithfully, William Green Chief Clerk.
Green, T. W.
1900