Edward Newenham Letters
TitleEdward Newenham Letters
ReferenceIE 627/SM920
Date
1782 - 1826
Production date 1782 - 1826
Scope and ContentCopies of letters to or from Captain Edward W. Newenham of Coolmore, Co.Cork. Includes (for example):
1. Letter dated 21 Mar 1782, from Edward Newenham, to his son Edward. Refers to the wounding and death of 20 of Edward's men, and to furniture moves at the 'new house'
2. Letter dated 8 May 1782, from Edward Newenham, to his son Edward. Considers both family and political matters, with reference to 'violent' weather and the difficulty in sending letters as 'pacquet boats could not cross the channel'. The letter also notes the closure of the House of Commons [UK Parliament] for ten days. In respect of revolutions, the letter notes: 'freemen will not be cheated out of their rights & Liberties; America has taught both Nations & Individuals wisdom'. Attitudes to religion are also expressed, with a view that 'our indulgence to the Papists here, has only made them more saucy and Impertinent; I never (or ever will) vote for any Indulgence to them, as I do not find their Principles changed'
3. Letter dated 25 Mar 1824, from John Bailie O'Ferrell to Captain Edward W. Newenham, concerning request for money. Refers to deaths of Jack Dwyer and William Clarke, and to further violence in Ireland: 'scarce a day passes without a murder or a house being burnt & no rent paying there...' in Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick (possible reference to Whiteboys / agrarian violence). Briefly refers also to formation 'here' of Assurance Coal and Mining Companies.
4. Letter dated 17 May 1826, to 'Ned' [Edward], from William Newenham, concerning family and business subjects, such as weakness in money matters, disposal of funds, oil, and other items.
1. Letter dated 21 Mar 1782, from Edward Newenham, to his son Edward. Refers to the wounding and death of 20 of Edward's men, and to furniture moves at the 'new house'
2. Letter dated 8 May 1782, from Edward Newenham, to his son Edward. Considers both family and political matters, with reference to 'violent' weather and the difficulty in sending letters as 'pacquet boats could not cross the channel'. The letter also notes the closure of the House of Commons [UK Parliament] for ten days. In respect of revolutions, the letter notes: 'freemen will not be cheated out of their rights & Liberties; America has taught both Nations & Individuals wisdom'. Attitudes to religion are also expressed, with a view that 'our indulgence to the Papists here, has only made them more saucy and Impertinent; I never (or ever will) vote for any Indulgence to them, as I do not find their Principles changed'
3. Letter dated 25 Mar 1824, from John Bailie O'Ferrell to Captain Edward W. Newenham, concerning request for money. Refers to deaths of Jack Dwyer and William Clarke, and to further violence in Ireland: 'scarce a day passes without a murder or a house being burnt & no rent paying there...' in Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick (possible reference to Whiteboys / agrarian violence). Briefly refers also to formation 'here' of Assurance Coal and Mining Companies.
4. Letter dated 17 May 1826, to 'Ned' [Edward], from William Newenham, concerning family and business subjects, such as weakness in money matters, disposal of funds, oil, and other items.
Extent4 items
Physical descriptionNo physical copy. Digital access copy only.
LanguageEnglish
Subject19th century, 18th century
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RightsLicensing information available on request by email to archivist@corkcity.ie Copyright Cork City and County Archives, Cork City Council, unless otherwise indicated. All Rights Reserved.
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RepositoryCork City and County Archives
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