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    • An inquiry into the progress and condition of mechanics' and literary institutions, part II 

      Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)
      The former paper advocated the establishment of Institutions of a class which does not exist; the present treats of a class which not only exists, but is a very remarkable feature of the age. The facts connected with ...
    • An inquiry into the progress and present condition of mechanics' institutions. Part I 

      Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)
      The formation and development of Mechanics' Institutions may be regarded as characteristic social features of the present century, the first association of this description having been established at Birmingham in 1796, ...
    • Trade unions and combinations in 1853 

      Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1853)
      Being desirous of obtaining authentic information with respect to the present character and prevalence of combinations among the working classes, I have endeavoured to possess myself of it by personal inquiry from persons ...