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1845 (2 April) lengthy letter from Young Irelander leader Thomas Davis to Thomas Wyse MP
Estimate:
€2,000 - €3,000
Sold
€6,400
Timed Auction
The History Sale
Size
7.50 by 4.50in. (19.1 by 11.4cm)
Description
Description: 9 pages, manuscript. Includes reference to the Whigs opposing a grant to Maynooth (presumably the Roman Catholic College). 'You cannot know from the Press the depth of Irish discontent, the country is utterly changed. its hatred of English rule is military & practical, not whining & sentimental as it was'. Signed by Davis and completely in his own hand. Rare.
Note: Accompanied by a handrwitten transcription.
Note: Accompanied by a handrwitten transcription.
Condition
Very good.