John Boyle O'Reilly letters, circa 1880-1885.

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John Boyle O'Reilly letters, circa 1880-1885.

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The collection consists of two letters: to the editor of the Times, undated, asking them to give notice of James Redpath's lecture to benefit sufferers of the Irish famine, probably circa 1880; to Mr. Sweet, 24 Oct., undated but possibly 1885, regretting he is unable to meet about two gentlemen he proposed for a club, mentioning other members and lamenting how busy Saturdays are for them all.

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O’Reilly, John Boyle, 1844-1890

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John Boyle O'Reilly was born in County Meath, Ireland, and apprenticed with a newspaper at the age of eleven. He joined the English army to persuade Irish soldiers to join the Fenian movement, and was so successful he was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted, and he was exiled to Australia, but escaped to America and after numerous adventures settled in Boston. He lectured, wrote poetry, and joined the Boston Pilot, which he later co-owned, turning it into Am...

Redpath, James, 1833-1891

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Journalist, educator, and abolitionist. From the description of Papers of James Redpath, 1861 [microform] (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 173183825 From the description of Papers of James Redpath, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455130 American journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Henry C. Bowen, 1871 Oct. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616506 James Redpath was a journalist and acti...

Sweet, Walter,

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