Reference code
IE CA FM RES/9/2/4
Title
Framed letter of Lord John Russell to Father Mathew
Date(s)
- 22 June 1847 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2 pp; 32 cm x 27.5 cm; Manuscript
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
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Scope and content
Framed letter of Lord John Russell (1792-1878), Chatham Place, London, to Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC, re the grant of an annual pension of £300 from the Civil List as a mark of approbation for his work in combatting intemperance in Ireland.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The frame is very worn with partial flaking of the covering. The inner mat and board is darkened with foxing evident. Very careful manual handling is required.