Record

RefNoMS/817/3
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Lawrence Parsons, 4th Earl of Rosse, Birr Castle, Parsonstown, to Arthur Rucker
CreatorParsons; Laurence (1840 - 1908); 4th Earl of Rosse
Date6 December 1897
DescriptionMentions enclosing a list contributions to a mutual cause and that they are short of the desired amount. Proposes asking the Government Grant Committee for a grant so they can use the £100 they already have towards endorsements at Trinity College. Mentions leaving the application for the grant in the hands of Fitzgerald as Rosse is departing London for the country to see an eclipse.
LanguageEnglish
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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