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 Lady Louisa Conolly to her sister Lady Sarah Napier,
1790 May 25.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Lady Louisa Conolly writes to her sister Lady Sarah Napier on family news and meetings and her joy at Lord Edward Fitzgerald’s return - ‘He is grown such a Philosopher… the scenes he has been in, have really made him one…I am pleased to find that he has a good opinion of human nature in its primitive state, their faults he accounts for naturally, and do not arise from bad principles, and very light in the scale against their good qualities…The poor fellow I fear must go off again soon for the certainty of the War I believe is now without doubt…’. She discusses the prospect of his promotion. She remarks on the implications of current Irish politics for Thomas Conolly and discusses her state of health and house repairs. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 sheet). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 40,242/6
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |