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 Henry Edward Napier while serving on board the ship HMS Diomede, Madras Roads, to his sister Emily Napier,
1810 Apr. 15.
| In Collection: | Conolly-Napier papers, 1783-1840. |
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| Description: | Henry Edward Napier [(1789-1853) son of Lady Sarah Napier née Bunbury and George Napier] to his sister Emily Napier (later Bunbury) while on board the 50-gun ship the ‘Diomede’, Madras Roads writes of his joy on the receipt of letters; he writes of how unhappy he is with his naval service in the East Indies and how he wishes to return home. Refers to other family news as conveyed in the letters. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 sheet). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 40,242/25
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |