Letter from James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, 24 Grosvenor Gardens, London, to Sir Charles Russell, discussing the issues in the Parnell Commission,

Letter from James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, 24 Grosvenor Gardens, London, to Sir Charles Russell, discussing the issues in the Parnell Commission,

[1888?] July 13.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Malmesbury, James Howard Harris, Earl of, 1807-1889
Contributors: Russell of Killowen, Charles Russell, Baron, 1832-1900
Summary:Writes: "As you, no doubt, will be an adviser in the matter of Parnell, I do hope that you will take seriously into consideration whether the inquiry is safe. Strictly between you and me, I believe that he did write the letters - this of course is only an opinion, but I have arrived at it. 1. From the conflicting statements that he has at various times made to me - 2. from his evident dislike of an inquiry - 3. from the curious nature of the man - indeed I have always looked upon him as a little wrong in the head. The letters are alleged to have been written after and before Cavendish's murder ...".
In collection: Papers of Sir Charles Russell, Lord Russell of Killowen, 1888-1890
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Parnell, Charles Stewart, > 1846-1891
Cavendish, Frederick Charles, > Lord, > 1836-1882 > Assassination
Ireland > History > 1837-1901
Notes:Manuscript on headed paper.

Physical description: 1 item (7 pages).

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Letter from James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, 24 Grosvenor Gardens, London, to Sir Charles Russell, discussing the issues in the Parnell Commission,

[1888?] July 13.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Papers of Sir Charles Russell, Lord Russell of Killowen, 1888-1890
Description:Writes: "As you, no doubt, will be an adviser in the matter of Parnell, I do hope that you will take seriously into consideration whether the inquiry is safe. Strictly between you and me, I believe that he did write the letters - this of course is only an opinion, but I have arrived at it. 1. From the conflicting statements that he has at various times made to me - 2. from his evident dislike of an inquiry - 3. from the curious nature of the man - indeed I have always looked upon him as a little wrong in the head. The letters are alleged to have been written after and before Cavendish's murder ...".
Main Creator: Malmesbury, James Howard Harris, Earl of, 1807-1889
Language:English
Extent:1 item (7 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,610/2 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.