The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: James Edward Fitzgerald Volume
James Edward FitzGerald — Writings, Speeches &c
James Edward FitzGerald
Writings, Speeches &c.
1843-1849
Sundry essays and Debating Society speeches on a variety of subjects.
1847-1849
Proposal to from a colony at Vancouver Island.
Letter to the "Noblemen of England" upon the condition of Ireland.
Letter to Mr Monsell, Esqre., M.P. on Irish migration. Pamphlets, letters &c. on Vancouver Island.
Examination of Charters and proceedings Hudson Bay Coy.
Three manuscript volumes upon the exchequer.
Poetry, songs &c. (one by Crosbie Ward).
1853
Address to Canterbury Provincial Council upon financial arrangements between General and Provincial governments.
Paper on Dreams and sequel there to.
Essay on Federation.
Essay on Modern Psychology.
1863 or 1865
Lecture delivered to working men at Christchurch, N.Z.
"Home Rule from the Colonial Point of View".
Sundry Essays.
1862 or 1863
Lecture delivered at a Conversazione at Christchurch. (The same ideas afterward repeated at the Wellington Museum, 1867).
Article on Ship-money case and John Hampden.
page 2Address delivered at the Union Debating Society, Wellington (opening).
Stories and Plays.
"Eye-sores"-manuscript book of charades written during a period of failing eyesight.
1842-1844
Plays &c.
1842-1890
Manuscript book-Random Verses.
1870
Pamphlet "On Government"-Wellington, Independent.
1882
Speech-Union Debating Society, Wellington-"Possible
future developments of govt, in free state."
"Darwinian Thology".
"Fourth Dimension".
"Public Debts & Sinking Funds."
1886
"Gymnastic Training."
1869
"Self Reliant Policy in New Zealand."
Sundry Tales (manuscript).
Sundry political and private letters &c.
Schedule of References
"New Zealand Rulers and Statesmen" | Wm. Gisborne (1840-1897) 2nd Edition, London, 1897. |
"The Press" | Christchurch, N.Z., Aug. 3/96, Obituary notice by the Hon. Rolleston. |
"The Long White Cloud" | W. P. Reeves, London, 1898. |
"History of New Zealand" | G. W. Rusden, Melbourne, 1896. |
"Dictionary of Australasian Biography" | Philip Mennell, London, 1892. |
"Dictiorary of National Biography" | Supplement, Vol. II, London, 1901. Note by W. P. Reeves. |
"New Zealand Times" | Wellington, N.Z., August, 3/96. |
"Wellington Post" | Wellington, N. Z., August, 3/96. |
"Hansard" | First Volume. |
Also several private documents &c. |