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 an unidentified correspondent to an unidentified member of the family of the Marquess of Lansdowne at Bowood,
1801 September.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Letter to an unidentified correspondent to a member of the family of the Marquess of Lansdowne at Bowood, with ‘Monday night' and ‘Sept. 1801’ written at top left of first leaf. Refers to Marc-Auguste and Charles Pictet of the Bibliothèque britannique published in Geneva, Count Rumford and the Duke of Bedford. Comments on the departure of Lady Louisa Conolly to Goodwood [House, near Chichester, Sussex, the home of her brother Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox] and her great moral qualities. Discusses the character of Lord Edward Fitzgerald and the final visit to him by Lady Louisa. |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 34,922/21
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |