II.vi.7. Draft of a letter from Col. John Wolfe to the Duke of Richmond, concerning food shortages in Co. Kildare,
1812.
Draft of a letter from Col. Wolfe of Forenaughts, Co. Kildare, to the Lord Lieuntenant Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, concerning food shortages in Co. Kildare, arising from crop failure, and resulting rising food prices. Wolfe warns of ‘approaching famine’ and his concern that oats are being monopolised by distilleries rather than being sold for food.
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II.vi.7. Draft of a letter from Col. John Wolfe to the Duke of Richmond, concerning food shortages in Co. Kildare,
1812.
| In Collection: | Wolfe Family of Forenaughts Papers, 1654-1939. |
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| Description: | Draft of a letter from Col. Wolfe of Forenaughts, Co. Kildare, to the Lord Lieuntenant Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, concerning food shortages in Co. Kildare, arising from crop failure, and resulting rising food prices. Wolfe warns of ‘approaching famine’ and his concern that oats are being monopolised by distilleries rather than being sold for food. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,113/59
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |