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 Thomas Conolly to his wife’s brother-in-law George Napier,
1784 Jan. 16.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Thomas Conolly, Castletown, Co. Kildare writing to his wife’s brother-in-law George Napier remarks '...and if some permanent administration is not soon fixed in Britain, anarchy will immediately ensue here, and the mob, and the Bishop of Derry command....The only comfort we have is that English government seems to be as well inclined to support despotism, as our mob is to endure [?] anarchy...’. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 sheet). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 40,242/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |