Anonymous letter to James Spencer, of Rathangan, Co. Kildare,
1798.
| Summary: | The anonymous letter warns Spencer of a 'dangerous plot' against him, most probably by local United Irishmen. |
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| In collection: | Hamilton of Hamwood, 1785-1939. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Published / Created: |
1798
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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 more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
