Copy letter to the Earl of Tyrconnel from James Porter [20th century transcription],

[19??].
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Main Creator: Porter, James, Colonel
Contributors: Tyrconnel, Richard Talbot, Earl of, 1630-1691
Summary:Porter says he has carried out Tyrconnel's instructions regarding the acquisition of arms. He and his associates have hired a saltpetre master and two journeymen, who will be sent to Ireland as soon as possible. He discusses the sourcing of saltpetre in the rubbish of old castles and pigeon-houses etc.; the supplies he will be sending soon; the news from England about the unpopularity of the 'usurper'; and the dispatch of twenty frigates to Ireland. He gives some news of the war on the continent from the French viewpoint.
In collection: Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:A transcription of the original item at MS 37/58, which was written from St. Germain on 29th May [1690].

Colonel James Porter was an Irish politician and supporter of James II. In 1689 he joined the King in exile at St Germain in France.

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Copy letter to the Earl of Tyrconnel from James Porter [20th century transcription],

[19??].
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690
Description:Porter says he has carried out Tyrconnel's instructions regarding the acquisition of arms. He and his associates have hired a saltpetre master and two journeymen, who will be sent to Ireland as soon as possible. He discusses the sourcing of saltpetre in the rubbish of old castles and pigeon-houses etc.; the supplies he will be sending soon; the news from England about the unpopularity of the 'usurper'; and the dispatch of twenty frigates to Ireland. He gives some news of the war on the continent from the French viewpoint.
Main Creator: Porter, James, Colonel
Language:English
Extent:1 item.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 37/57 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.