Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Phoenix Park, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford, [1799]
Scope and Contents
Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that “Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.” He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement “The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.” “Private” is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].
Dates
- Creation: [1799]
Creator
- From the Collection: Joynt, Richard G. (Person)
Language of Materials
English French Latin
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository