Ballitore papers, 1709-1827.

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Ballitore papers, 1709-1827.

The papers consist of correspondence, mainly between members of the Leadbeater family, including Mary Shackleton Leadbeater and her husband William, and members of the Shackleton family. There is also correspondence with many other relatives, including Mary's cousin, Margaret Pike; a number of letters were written by children. There is extensive correspondence between Mary and the poet Melesina Trench. The papers also include poetry by Mary (including a poem written about Edmund Burke); narrative diaries kept by her mother, Elizabeth; manuscript magazines written by children; and a family tree.

2.50 linear feet (7 boxes)

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Shackleton, Richard, 1726-1792

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Richard Shackleton, son of Abraham Shackleton (1697-1771), founder of the Quaker school at Ballitore, Co Kildare, Ireland. In 1756, he succeeded his father as master of the school, where he remained until replaced by his son Abraham in 1779. Shackleton's first wife, Elizabeth (Fuller) Schakleton died in 1754; he later married Elizabeth (Carleton) Shackleton, who was active in local charities. From the description of Correspondence of Richard Shackleton, 1658-1808 (bulk 1750-1795). (H...

Pike, Margaret M., 1937-

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Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797

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Private secretary to the British prime minister Rockingham who opposed British policies in America. From the description of ALS, 1775 January 12 : Westminister, to the Marquis of Rockingham. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14283720 English statesman and orator. From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : [n.p.], to Sir Peter Burrell, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858706 From the description of Autogr...

Shackleton family.

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Ledbetter family.

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Shackleton, Sarah 1962-

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Leadbeater, William, ca. 1757-1827.

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Ballitore School

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Trench, Melesina Chenevix St. George, 1768-1827

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Leadbeater, Mary, 1758-1826

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Mary Leadbeater [née Shackleton], Irish author. From the description of Mary Leadbeater manuscript material : 1 item, 1802 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 697291983 ...

Shackleton, Elizabeth, 1726-1804

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Shackleton, Abraham, 1696-1771

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