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Addresses to Royal Zoological Society of Dublin, 1878 - 1903

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Identifier: Coll-11/C3+A260

Scope and Contents

Addresses to Royal Zoological Society of Dublin: on occasion of Queen Victoria's visit to Dublin (1900); on opening of the Robert's Lion House; on Dnaiel Cunningham's resigning from the office of Secretary; on Daniel Cunningham's resigning from the office of President (1903). File also includes a manuscript copy of address by Dr Samuel Haughton, FRS, 1878 and an incomplete copy of the Society's Report for 1902.

Dates: 1878 - 1903

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and correspondence of Daniel John Cunningham / Records of lectures, speeches and addresses

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew including a poem titled "Stanzas on the mental aberation [sic] of (my dear) Professor Wilson" for his correction, 1822-1857

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Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/24

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Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew on several subjects including the illness of a Mrs Coxhead, the nature of politicians, and the relationship between Queen Victoria and Lord Melbourne. Including a poem titled "Stanzas on the mental aberation [sic] of (my dear) Professor Wilson" for his correction. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Dates: 1822-1857

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Louisa Matilda Crawford, nee Montagu / Correspondence / Correspondence between Louisa and Matthew Crawford

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir James Reid, 13 June 1900

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/6/17

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Reid writes regarding the Queen's zebras, and in particular a male zebra which had recently died in the care of Sir Fleetwood Edwards. London Zoo should have been contacted and the Queen as a result is annoyed. He requests that Ewart look at the animal in London with a view to its removal to Windsor Castle where it will be buried, and also to suggest any special treatment that it might require.

Dates: 13 June 1900

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of James Cossar Ewart / Correspondence / Correspondence 1900

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir James Reid, 16 June 1900

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/6/18

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Reid states how pleased the Queen is with Ewart's suggestion to travel to Windsor to act as advisor in the quartering of the recently deceased zebra.

Dates: 16 June 1900

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of James Cossar Ewart / Correspondence / Correspondence 1900

Poetry album of Louisa Agnes Czarnecki

Fonds — Box CLX-A-480

Identifier: Coll-2090

Content Description This is an album dated 1861 belonging to Scottish poet Louisa Agnes Czarnecki, who was married to Arthur Antoine Czarnecki, a Polish exile residing in Scotland. The album primarily focuses on politically engaged poetry that vehemently protests against "Russian atrocities" while celebrating the triumph of Garibaldi in Italy.The volume comprises a variety of interesting elements, including original manuscript poetry written by Czarnecki herself. These poems are accompanied by...

Dates: 1861

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Royal Commission of appointment of Ewart as a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 04 November 1882

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Identifier: Coll-14/2/14

Scope and Contents

Document bears the signature of Queen Victoria on the letterhead and the royal seal.

Dates: 04 November 1882

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of James Cossar Ewart / Certificates, Diplomas, Letters of Appointment

Royal Commission of appointment of Ewart as Regius Professor of Natural History, University of Aberdeen, 09 December 1878

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Identifier: Coll-14/2/9

Scope and Contents

Commission bears Queen Victoria's signature on the letterhead and the royal seal.

Dates: 09 December 1878

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of James Cossar Ewart / Certificates, Diplomas, Letters of Appointment

Royal Commission of re-appointment of Ewart as a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 04 November 1887

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Identifier: Coll-14/2/15

Scope and Contents

Document bears the signature of Queen Victoria on the letterhead and the royal seal.

Dates: 04 November 1887

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of James Cossar Ewart / Certificates, Diplomas, Letters of Appointment

University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Victoria, 1819-1901 (Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Empress of India)

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Addresses to Royal Zoological Society of Dublin, 1878 - 1903

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew including a poem titled "Stanzas on the mental aberation [sic] of (my dear) Professor Wilson" for his correction, 1822-1857

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir James Reid, 13 June 1900

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sir James Reid, 16 June 1900

Poetry album of Louisa Agnes Czarnecki

Royal Commission of appointment of Ewart as a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 04 November 1882

Royal Commission of appointment of Ewart as Regius Professor of Natural History, University of Aberdeen, 09 December 1878

Royal Commission of re-appointment of Ewart as a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 04 November 1887

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