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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| 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 Lady Louisa Conolly to her brother Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond concerning the political situtation in Ireland,
1798 Sept. 10.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Letter from Lady Louisa Conolly in Castletown, Co. Kildare to her brother Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, (1735-1806), in England concerning the current political situation in Ireland. Her intention of writing to advise him of the passing of the Bill of Attainder against was hindered by concern about the French invasion, ‘particularly these last 4 or 5 days, when we have been in hourly expectation of hearing from Lord Cornwallis.’ Refers to the surrender of the French at Johnstown, Co. Longford - ‘The French after many forced marches and going through parts of the country almost impassable, in which they must have had the assistance of cars and horses from the inhabitants, they made one of 37 miles without halting, crossed the [River] Shannon at Ballintra, and at Johnstown General Lake’s advanced [sic] guard overtook their rear. The French formed and made a great resistance, and I understand fought two hours, and even after their General Humbert was taken continued the fight for sometime, although deserted by the rebels, which latter had been severely attacked by our forces, were completely routed and I believe got no quarter. It is said that the slaughter of the rebels is very considerable, but that is not yet ascertained any more than our losses. The Armagh Regiment, Lord Roden’s Cavalry and some frank[?] companies of the Militia Corps were the immediate forces that General Lake had to the attack, and they being all Irish, I trust will prove to the rebels that the country is much more strongly divided against them than they think, and which is most certainly the case in consequence of Lord Cornwallis’s conciliatory measures … for now, there can be but one voice against those who have joined the French – poor wretches! … and when one thinks of them, it is a great allay to our spirits upon this happy event…’. |
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| Extent: | 1 letter (2 pp.). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 34,922/18
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |