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 Lady Louisa Conolly to James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont,

1798 Aug. 28.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840.
Description:	Letter from Lady Louisa Conolly in Castletown, Co. Kildare to James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont, (1728- 1799) in Dublin to Lady Louisa Conolly concerning his difficulties in deciding with regard to the Bill of Attainder against Lord Edward Fitzgerald. She says she appreciates the necessity that has compelled him to favour the Bill of Attainder, particularly in view of the disclosures in the Report of the Secret Committee, remakring ‘I must submit in humility and sorrow, although my unshaken opinion remains that those very accomplices who have secured themselves behind his departed shade, have more to answer for than himself, and prove (what I always dreaded would happen) that his name and character, being necessary to their banner, they would put him foremost, as the best covering for themselves.’ She opposes the Attainder because Lord Edward's death ‘exonerated the severest justice from any further steps against him’. She thanks Lord Charlemont for offering to present the petition to the House of Lords, but feels she cannot impose on his sincere friendship to such an extent.
Main Creator:	Conolly, Louisa, 1743-1821
Language:	English
Extent:	1 letter (2 pp.).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 34,922/15 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.