Context: Conolly-Napier papers,

Conolly-Napier papers,

1783-1840.

Correspondence of Lady Louisa Conolly, Lady Sarah Napier and Emily Bunbury (née Napier), including letters etc. relating to participation of Lord Edward Fitzgerald in the 1798 rebellion.

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Main Creator:	Conolly, Louisa, 1743-1821
Contributors:	Napier, Emily, 1783-1863 Bunbury, Henry Edward, Sir, Bart., 1778-1860 Bentinck, William Henry Cavendish, Lord, 1774-1839 Camden, Frances, Lady, d.1829 Camden, John Jeffreys Pratt, Marquis of, 1759-1840 Charlemont, James Caulfeild, Earl of, 1728-1799 Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1771-1829 Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805 Clare, John Fitzgibbon, Earl of, 1748-1802 Conolly, Thomas, 1738-1803 Ducrest, Georgette Fitzgerald, Edward, Mrs. Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840 Leinster, Emilia Mary Lennox Fitzgerald, Duchess of, 1731-1814 Leinster, William Robert FitzGerald, Duke of, 1749-1804 Londonderry, Frances Pratt Stewart, Marchioness of, 1750-1833 Napier, Charles James, 1782-1853 Napier, George Thomas, Sir, 1784-1855 Napier, Henry, 1789-1853 Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806 Napier, Anna Louisa, d. 1867 Lennox, Sarah, Lady, 1745-1826 more
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Fitzgerald, Edward, > Lord, > 1763-1798 Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798
Notes:	Collection of ca. 60 original letters, with some copies and associated items, by members of the families of the Duke of Leinster and the Duke of Richmond, and of the Conolly and Napier families, mainly relating to the 1798 Rebellion, the death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, and contemporary political and social affairs. Some letters are tipped in and others are loose in volume. Bound items: MS 34,922 Separate items: MS 40,242 Physical description: 1 box & 1 volume. more

Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840.

Correspondence of Lady Louisa Conolly, Lady Sarah Napier and Emily Bunbury (née Napier), [1798-1802...
Correspondence of Lady Louisa Conolly, Lady Sarah Napier and Emily Bunbury (née Napier) and other m...

Letter from Emily Fitzgerald Ogilvie, Dowager Duchess of Leinster to her sister Lady Louisa Conolly,

1798 Mar. 22.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840.
Description:	The Dowager Duchess of Leinster [Emily, (1731-1814), daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond, wife (1747-1773) of James, 1st Duke of Leinster, and wife (1774-1814) of William Ogilvie] writes to her sister Lady Louisa Conolly in Castletown, Co. Kildare and also, internally addresses her sister Lady Sarah Napier. She remarks - ‘…Thank God I have nothing to fear for my beloved Eddy [her son, Lord Edward Fitzgerald]. I am not the least nervous’ and is glad that Lord Edward’s wife [Pamela] is near them: ‘I dread her health being sadly affected by his absence and uncomfortable situation. … I enclose a letter to her as those directed to her might perhaps be stopt [sic] at the Port and not delivered to her!…’. Discusses the recovery from a fever by Lady Sarah’s husband.
Main Creator:	Leinster, Emilia Mary Lennox Fitzgerald, Duchess of, 1731-1814
Language:	English
Extent:	1 sheet.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 34,922/3 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.