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Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington

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Madden, Richard Robert, 1798-1886

Irish novelist and miscellaneous writer, Marguerite, Countess of Blessington, was the daughter of Edmund Power, a small landowner. She was for some years editor of The Book of Beauty and The Keepsake, popular annuals of the day. In 1834 she published her Conversations with Lord Byron. Her home, now the site of The Albert Hall, became a center of attraction for whatever was distinguished in literature, learning, art, science, and fashion.

The collection consists of some original letters to Blessington and notes used by R. R. Madden in editing The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington (1855). Included are a letter by Walter Savage Landor and copies of letters by Isaac D'Israeli, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

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Folder inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.

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Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
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Collection Inventory

William Beattie to R. R. Madden, 1855 March-April. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

2 A.Ls.S. His opinion of the "memoirs" of Lady Blessington.

Physical Description

1 folder

Lord Henry Brougham to Lady Blessington, 1843 May 28. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Copy. Chateau Eleanor. On the love of princes + nobles;message for the examiner. Another copy of said letter from Nov 28 1843.

Physical Description

1 folder

Marquis of Dauro to Lady Blessington, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Note, unsigned in the handwriting of Marquis of Dauro

Physical Description

1 folder

Isaac D'Israeli to Lady Blessington, 1837 Feb 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Copy. A.L.S. Bradenham House. On the illness of his son, Benjamin

Physical Description

1 folder

Count Alfred D'Orsay to Dr. Quin, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

2 copies.

Physical Description

1 folder

Walter Savage Landor to Miss. Power, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Warwick, Aug. 26. On the publication of his letters.

Physical Description

1 folder

Edmund Lytton Bulwer to Lady Blessington, 1834-1846. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

8 A.Ls.S. Most in part only. On many subjects. 8 pp.

Physical Description

1 folder

Richard Robert Madden to Miss. Power, 1852-1855. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

7 A.Ls.S. + 3 Notes. Use in the "Memoirs."

Physical Description

1 folder

Ellen Power to Richard Robert Madden, 1853 November. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

2 A.Ls.S. Nov 3 + 24, 1853. From Paris, and one ms. on Count D'Orsay. 24 pp.

Physical Description

1 folder

Marguerite A. Power to Robert Richard Madden, 1849 July 12-1855 July 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

37 A.Ls.S. Concerning publication of memoirs of Lady Blessington.1 ms. 11 pp. about Lady Blessington's history.

Physical Description

1 folder

Marquis Richard of Wellesley to Lady Blessington, 1839 June 9-1840 March 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

2 A.Ls.S. Copies. To Kingston House.

Physical Description

1 folder

Duke Arthur Wellesley of Wellington to Count D'Orsay, 1949 April 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Copy of extract of letter. Congratulatory message to France.

Physical Description

1 folder

Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849. Unidentified (Lady Blessington)to Mrs. Matthews, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Possibly written by Lady Blessington.

Physical Description

1 folder

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