Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from John Gunn
Title
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from John Gunn
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Date
Identifier
GFF 9/56
Description
A handwritten letter from John Gunn to Prof. George F. Fitzgerald, dated 23rd of November 1888.
John Gunn writes to Professor Fitzgerald to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Dr. Hill and to send 50 copies of the "Rules for Observers," with more to follow once printed. He mentions Fitzgerald’s success in recruiting observers and notes similar enthusiasm from Mr. Brown of the Belfast Natural History Society. Gunn is optimistic that Ireland will contribute significantly to the initiative and hopes for comparable success in England and Scotland.
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Transcription:
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hill has handed me your letter, and I now send you herewith 50 copies (all I have at present) of Rules for Observers. As soon as the printers can strike off a fresh supply, the balance shall be forwarded. It is very encouraging to know that you expect such success in getting observers. Mr Brown, of the Belfast Natural History Society, also hopes to induce several as members of that association take an interest in the work. So Ireland should produce very valuable results. I hope our efforts in England and Scotland may be equally successful.
Yours very truly,
John Gunn
Professor Fitzgerald
Dublin
John Gunn writes to Professor Fitzgerald to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Dr. Hill and to send 50 copies of the "Rules for Observers," with more to follow once printed. He mentions Fitzgerald’s success in recruiting observers and notes similar enthusiasm from Mr. Brown of the Belfast Natural History Society. Gunn is optimistic that Ireland will contribute significantly to the initiative and hopes for comparable success in England and Scotland.
pp.2
Transcription:
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hill has handed me your letter, and I now send you herewith 50 copies (all I have at present) of Rules for Observers. As soon as the printers can strike off a fresh supply, the balance shall be forwarded. It is very encouraging to know that you expect such success in getting observers. Mr Brown, of the Belfast Natural History Society, also hopes to induce several as members of that association take an interest in the work. So Ireland should produce very valuable results. I hope our efforts in England and Scotland may be equally successful.
Yours very truly,
John Gunn
Professor Fitzgerald
Dublin
Source
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
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Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
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RDS Science Archive
Format
Manuscript
Language
English
Type
Coverage
1870-1901
Collection
Citation
Gunn, John, “Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from John Gunn,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/2371.