Letter from Thomas Orde, Chief Secretary for Ireland, to unknown recipient, outlining the importance of maintaining a strong military presence in Ireland, to prevent a revolution or foreign invasion, in response to a proposal to take 1500 men out of the country for the war with France,
1787 Sept. 24.
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| Summary: | Orde states that"although the country is now tolerable quiet, I well know the expectations and preperations of a large body of factious spirits for a moment of advantage which may give them the means of introducing dangerous projects, disturbances and attempts at revolution". |
| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | See also MS 49,491/2/576L. Physical description: 1 item (7 pages). more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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MS 49,491/2/575L |
Manuscripts Reading Room |
Manuscripts |
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