WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 13 MAY 2023

27 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 28 April - 30 May 2023 41 1829 (22 October) a very important 12 page letter from Daniel O’Connell to the famous philosopher, Jeremy Bentham Written from Derrynane Abbey entirely in O’Connell’s hand, he discusses the Duke of wellington, current events in Venezuela under Bolivar, and his hopes for The Great Repeal Act he hoped get passed, following his success with the Roman Catholic Relief Act, passed in April 1829. 10 by 8in. (25.4 by 20.3cm) Condition: Very good, completely legible. With a 19th century handwritten in pencil biography of O’Connell. Estimate €1000-€1500 (approx £880-£1,320) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 41 42 1843 (12 June) Verse written in his own hand by Daniel O’Connell. 8 lines of religious verse, written at Mallow ‘for Miss Scully’, signed ‘Daniel O’Connell M.P. for The County of Cork. 7 by 6.50in. (17.8 by 16.5cm) Condition: Fine, light folds. Estimate €250-€300 (approx £220-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 42