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| Creator: | Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857. |
| Title: | John Wilson Croker Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1810-1855 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Irish politician and author, mostly on personal and financial topics. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was an Irish politician, literary critic, and author. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Lincoln's Inn, London, becoming an Irish attorney 1802. He soon became well-known for his satirical and political writing, and was elected MP of Downpatrick in 1807. He had a successful political career as Secretary to the Admiralty from 1809-1830, but retired from politics in 1832 due to his opposition to the Reform Bill. In 1809 he helped found the Quarterly Review and he contributed many articles to the publication.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The John Wilson Croker Correspondence contains approximately 50 outgoing and incoming letters of Croker, spanning 1810 to 1855 (bulk, 1850-1855). The collection includes mainly personal and financial correspondence. Topics discussed include Croker's financial activities, his intellectual and literary interests, and legal issues related to his position as executor of the estate of his friend, Francis Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
John Wilson Croker Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchased, 1963.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: LMD
Date: 24 Feb 2010
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