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Copy letter from the Earl of Limerick to the Duke of Tyrconnel [20th century transcription],
[19??].
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| Summary: | A transcription of the original item at MS 37/20. Limerick discusses in detail the distribution of supplies to the army, and complains about the demeanour and assumption of authority of his own deputy, Sir Edward Scott, which is discreditable to himself and is causing confusion and inconvenience. He says he will have to resign if the matter of authority is not cleared up. |
| In collection: | Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | A note records that the original letter (dated Corke 10th June 1690) was given to Sir Robert Southwell by the Earl of Scarborough three days after the Battle of the Boyne, having been taken from Tyrconnel. The Earl of Limerick was appointed to the Irish privy council in May 1686 and became colonel of a regiment of dragoons. He left Ireland after the Battle of the Boyne. Physical description: 1 item (2 pages). more |
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Copy letter from the Earl of Limerick to the Duke of Tyrconnel [20th century transcription],
[19??].
| In Collection: | Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690 |
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| Description: | A transcription of the original item at MS 37/20. Limerick discusses in detail the distribution of supplies to the army, and complains about the demeanour and assumption of authority of his own deputy, Sir Edward Scott, which is discreditable to himself and is causing confusion and inconvenience. He says he will have to resign if the matter of authority is not cleared up. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 37/19
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |