Sources

Suggestions for the amelioration of the present condition of Ireland

This items describes the implications of whether or not England should provide aid to the Irish during the Famine. The author suggests that if they do provide aid then it will only "aggravate the evil; and to perpetuate their habits of indolence."

On famine and fever as cause and effect in Ireland: with observations on hospital location, and the dispensation in outdoor relief of food and medicine

The author describes the importance and seriousness of those affected by the Famine and one shouldn't try to ignore the disaster that is happening in front of their eyes.

A voice for Ireland. The famine in the land. What has been done and what is to be done...

An artifact that provides a republication of a magazine describing the conditions in Ireland during the Famine.

Punch

Looking at the section, "Glorious News!" and there is discussion about the famine and the public reaction to it.

The Great Irish famine of 1845-1846: A collection of leading articles, letters, and parliamentary and other public statements, reprinted from The times

A book of items discussing the Great Irish Potato Famine.

Irish sketch book

Published in 1849, towards the end of the Great Famine, this artifact that describes the conditions that Irish went through during the Famine. The intended audience is for those visitors visiting Ireland and for English subjects so that they can understand more clearly and not make assumptions.

Aid to Ireland

This artifact, published in February 1848, provides an account of the receipts from the General Relief Commission of New York that aided those during the Famine.