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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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| 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 |
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Letter from Lord Cornwallis to Thomas Conolly, assuring him that he hopes that non-military measures will induce insurgents to surrender,
1798 July 4.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Letter from Lord Cornwallis [Charles, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738-1805)] in Dublin Castle to Thomas Conolly, assuring him that he hopes that non-military measures will induce insurgents to surrender and alludes to his willingness to ensure that the proclamations issued by the generals are regarded as valid. He refers to Lord Castlereagh's assurances to Conolly. Endorsed: ‘About a mistake in a proclamation. Copy of Lord Cornwallis’s answer to Mr Conolly, who wrote to him word of the doubts that were entertained of the validity of the proclamation for want of the Lord Lieutenant’s name and signatures of the Privy Councillors to it.’ |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 letter (10 pp.). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 34,922/10
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |