![Letter from the Earl of Orrery [John Boyle] to George Faulkner, discussing the "threats that are thundered out" and the "censures... that are spoken publicly" against Faulkner in reaction to his publication of Orrery's book about Swift,](/IIIF/000550000/000540816/vtls000540816_001.jp2/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
Letter from the Earl of Orrery [John Boyle] to George Faulkner, discussing the "threats that are thundered out" and the "censures... that are spoken publicly" against Faulkner in reaction to his publication of Orrery's book about Swift,
1751 Dec. 10.
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| Summary: | Orrery states that he is not concerned by the reaction and declares that "If you are to be hanged and quatered I may hope for the honour of being beheaded". |
| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 1 item (3 pages). |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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MS 49,491/2/595XXL |
Manuscripts Reading Room |
Manuscripts |
Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.
