Anonymous letter to James Spencer of Rathangan, Co. Kildare,

1798.

The anonymous letter refers to recent attacks on homes in Co. Kildare by supporters of the United Irishmen, warns Spencer of a probable assault on his own home and the dangers of firing back at those attacking him.

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Contributors: Spencer, James, d. 1798
Format: Manuscript
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Notes:James Spencer was the son of Boyle Spencer, land agent to the Duke of Leinster. He followed his father in the post of Leinster's agent. A captain of the yeomanry, in May 1798 he was killed during an attack on the village of Rathangan, Co. Kildare.

Physical description: 1 p

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Arrangement:Sub-fonds
Published / Created: 1798
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Anonymous letter to James Spencer of Rathangan, Co. Kildare,

1798.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Hamilton of Hamwood, 1785-1939.
Description:The anonymous letter refers to recent attacks on homes in Co. Kildare by supporters of the United Irishmen, warns Spencer of a probable assault on his own home and the dangers of firing back at those attacking him.
Created: 1798
Extent:1 p
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,155/11/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Copyright owned by the National Library of Ireland.