| Description | Papers relating to the Order of the Friendly Brothers of Saint Patrick, a benevolent society set up c.1750 to combat duelling. The society, which still exists, promotes friendship, chivalry and harmony between its members, who address each other as Brother. The President of the society is called his Grand Benevolence or Sir John Friendly. Kirkpatrick was an active member of the society and wrote two pamphlets about the society and its members. |