| Reference Number | DC/4/4/1 |
| Title | Letter to Lord Spencer |
| Date | 20 September 1873 |
| Creator Name | Corrigan, Sir Dominic, 1802-1880 |
| Spencer, John Poyntz, 1835-1910, 5th Earl Spencer |
| Description | Draft letter from Corrigan to Lord Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, laying out Corrigan's views on university education in Ireland and the need he sees for a bill in the approaching session. Corrigan having outlined the objection to the present system suggest there is a choice between a half measure and a 'bold and comprehensive measure' that would establish a national university similar to the London University where students of any denomination and from any educational background can sit the exams. |
| Extent | 26 pages |
| Term | University Education (Ireland) Bill 1873 |