State Papers Online – Part III
A Resource for Irish History
State Papers Online is an online archive of English/British State documents from the 17th
century. The range of documents is enormous and covers economic, political and social
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Lord Lieutenants of Ireland are covered in the large numbers of manuscripts.
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Ireland_____________________________________________________________________
“The King to Visct. Grandison, Lords
Carew, Brooke, Chichester, and others”
(April 21 1624) SP 14/163 f.32
Appoints them to act as a council of war for
assisting the King's allies, securing Ireland, and
putting the navy in readiness.
“List of officers that came out of Ireland for
the expedition” (1627) SP 16/62 f.16
“List of figures to be used to denote the
names of the principal noblemen and
gentlemen of Ireland” (1628) SP 16/104 f.16
The English Irish Souldier with his new discipline,
new armes, old stomache, and new taken pillage: who
had rather eate thanfight, 1642
© The British Library Board.
“Extract from certain propositions for
the government of Ireland, brought
forward in the Council on the 17th inst.”
(1632) SP 16/211
This extract contains only the third proposition,
which was, that especial care should be taken to appoint sufficient and credible persons for
bishops, privy councillors, judges, and King's counsel, in Ireland, and that his Majesty would
hear the advice of his Deputy before he would resolve of any of these cases
“Parliament orders relating to Ireland, with receipts for payments” (Sept 18 1635)
SP 16/540/3 f.115
“Note that the last gunpowder sent into Ireland was in March 1629, being 20
lasts” (Jan 18 1637-8) SP 16/379 f.16
“Fifteenth article of the Commons' impeachment in Parliament against Thomas Earl of
Strafford” ([April] 1641) SP 16/479 f.216
Charging him with setting up arbitrary government in Ireland by illegally taxing
divers towns and billeting soldiers on the inhabitants to compel them to pay, and by
illegally and by force ejecting certain families from their estates
“Note [by Sir John Jacob] about shipping provisions for Ireland” (1641?) SP 16/487
f.71
Many merchants come to the Custom House to ship for Ireland great quantities of
provision, praying that, according to the order of Parliament, they may pass custom
free. The customers are not satisfied that all these provisions are certainly for those
parts that are under their allegiance to his Majesty, and pray power to examine every
man that ships these goods, and to take bond with sufficient surety to deliver those
goods there, and return certificate upon oath of the true landing of the same in the
places so designed
“Declaration of Parliament for suppressing the rebellion in Ireland” (Nov. 4 1641) SP
16/485 f.141
“Order in Parliament” (Aug 30 1650) SP 25/88
12,000 declarations for a thanksgiving for Ireland be forthwith printed, and that the
Council of State see that they are dispersed to the ministers in the several counties
and cities.
“Council of State to Alderman Andrews and Maurice Thomson, treasurers for the
ordinance of 16 February 1647—8, for Ireland” (May 21 1650) SP 25/64 f.375
“Certificate of moneys collected for Ireland in the
counties of England and Wales, sent up in obedience
to an order of the Committee of Lords and
Commons for Irish affairs” [undated](1646?) SP
16/539/3 f.305
Amounting in all to 45.931l. 10s. 6¾d., to which are
added the contributions from the Chamber of London,
companies of London, and loan money, bringing the
total to 59.904l. 3s. 10¾d.
Certificate of moneys collected for Ireland, 1646?
SP 16/539/3 f.305
“The account of the contractors who furnished
goods for Ireland” (Dec 6 1649) SP 18/3 f.122
“Additional Instructions for the Commissioners for Ireland” [undated](1650) SP 25/13
1.The said commissioners, or any three or more of them, are authorised to lay upon
the cities, towns, and counties of Ireland, such monthly tax or assessment towards
the maintenance of the forces there as they find the condition of that country will
bear, to be rated and levied as they shall find most expedient, and to appoint
commissioners, &c. for assessing, levying, and collecting thereof.
2. Whereas by former instructions, the commissioners are to cause to be put in
execution divers Acts and ordinances of Parliament, wherein oaths are prescribed, the
commissioners are hereby empowered, by themselves or such other persons as they
shall appoint, to administer the said oaths.
“Act prohibiting the planting, setting, or sowing of tobacco in England or Ireland” (Dec
29 1660) SP 29/24 f.215
“Plan of a proposed Parliament of 300 persons from different towns and counties in
England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the distribution of the same” (1663) SP 29/88 f.73
“Order in Council that the proclamation for better regulating the lotteries in Great
Britain and Ireland be forthwith printed and published” (June 7 1665) SP 29/123 f.92
“Reasons why stock fish, which is caught and cured in Ireland without salt, and is the
only fish that will bear long voyages, should still be imported, though prohibited in the
Act against importation of Irish cattle and foreign fish.” (Oct ? 1666) SP 29/176 f.148
“Arguments against the intended Bill for prohibiting import of Irish cattle” (Jan 18
1667) SP 29/223 f.152
Showing that Norfolk and Suffolk and other counties rely on Ireland for their supply;
that many families will be ruined thereby, and the customs lose 31,000l. a year
“Account by John Fitzgerald of his going for Ireland for papers pretended to be hidden
in a wall, relating importances of the Plot and of the person's name that appeared to
him the sole and whole manager of that business and likewise how it was contrived.”
(Jan 18 1682) SP 29/418 f.130
“A Paper entitled A view of the House of Peers in Ireland” (February 1687) SP 8/1/2 f.104
(i) Names of the Protestant Peers now in Ireland—18 names.
(ii) Names of the Protestant Peers now in England but whose residence and estates
are in Ireland—23 names.
(iii) Names of the Protestant Peers of Ireland who have neither residence nor estates
there—26 names.
(iv) Names of the Catholic Peers who have residence or estates in Ireland—37
names.
Including the Bishops, the total
Protestant strength is given as 87 against
37 for the Catholics.
S.P. 8/1, pt. 2,fols. 104–5
“List of King James's forces in Ireland” (Dec
1689) SP 8/6 f.190
“Map of the north of Ireland between
Drogheda and Dundalk, shewing the position
of the “camp de l'armée.” (Dec 1689) SP 8/6
f.189
Map of the north of Ireland between Drogheda and Dundalk
SP 8/6 f.189
“Memorandum of the grievances of Ireland which the King of his own gracious
inclinations may remove without the concurrence of Parliament” (1692) SP 8/11 f.17
The hearth money which has been so great an oppression to the poor that the Court
party who contrived it, being sensible of the great opposition so unjust a tax would
meet with in Parliament, took care to “fee“ every lawyer (but myself) in the House of
Commons, as counsel in that cause, by which stratagem they effected their design.
The collecting of which has ever since been one of the crying sins of Ireland.
Suggested that the King should issue a proclamation, promising the release of this
heavy duty on his poor subjects, thereby excusing them from paying it, till it be
repealed from Parliament.
“Regiments in Ireland” (1692) SP 8/13 f.58
“Lord Talbot's report on the forts and fortresses in
Ireland” (1691) SP 8/11 f.39
I have taken a survey of the principal places, and
find that there are not more than five capable of
being fortified to resist a considerable army; the
reason for this is, that the inland towns were
considered sufficiently fortified by their natural
position, surrounded as they were by bogs, rivers,
and great passes. But now the country has been
improved by the bogs being drained, and the most
considerable passes made of no use
“James, Duke of Berwick, “commander of the kingdom
of Ireland, to Count de Solms commanding the enemies
forces in Ireland.” (Sept 16 1690) SP 8/7 f.372
Regiments in Ireland
SP 8/13 f.58
Whereas we are informed that you design to
send the prisoners you have of ours to foreign
plantations, we have thought fit to declare that “if you use them at such a barbarous
rate, we will send such as we have, or shall have, of yours, into the French gallies,
which nothing but such unwarlike provocations could move us to do.
“Petition to the queen from the poor labourers and ploughmen of Ireland” [undated]
(1711) SP 34/32 f.7
Seeking a proclamation to be issued by the Lords Justices of Ireland, forbidding the
cutting down of young oaks less than 50 years old, as a measure to protect the forest
cover
Irish_______________________________________________________________________
“Certificate of Sir Thos, Knyvet and others, officers of the Mint, that the pure silver
contained in the Irish shilling, made A.D. 1600, is worth 3d” (1604) SP 14/6 f.4
“Petition of Rich. Fitz Gerald to the King, for increase of pension for services in the
Irish Wars” (1605) SP 14/16 f.106
“Opinions and advice given by the Judges on being consulted as to the mode to be
adopted for clearing the kingdom of Irish and other beggars” (1629) SP 16/141 f.111
“Petitions, all addressed to the King, unless otherwisespecified,chiefly pleading services
and sufferings duringthe late troubles” (1660) SP 29/9 f.185
For a Poor Knight's place at Windsor, having suffered much in the Irish rebellion.
Endorsed with a note from S. Lane to her father, requesting help for the poor
gentleman.
“Remarks shewing that it is not to the interest of England that Ireland should be a
separate kingdom, under four heads:—” ([undated]1690) SP 8/8 f.16
(1.) The nature and interest of the Irish natives.
(2.) The situation of the island, harbours and aptness for trade.
(3.) The hardiness and experience in arms of the British Protestants in that kingdom.
(4.) The practice and force of the government there.
“Captain G[eorge] Carterett to [Sir
John Penington]” (Nov 25 1641) SP
16/485 f.245
The Irish rebellion rather increases than
decreases; and the preparations that are
making here for that service go on so
slowly that all is there in great danger.
Engraved map of Ireland, taken from John Speed's Altas:On the
Governance of Ireland by Sir John Perrot, by John Speed,
England, 1572
© The British Library Board.
King Charles I______________________________________________________________
“Lord Deputy and Council in Ireland to the King” (Aug 2 1627) SP 16/73 f.11
On the 29th ult., a Spanish ship of war, after having taken a Flemish ship from the
quay of Drogheda, put into the harbour of Dublin, and committed many spoils and
outrages. They stayed 2 1/2 days, and departed some 10 hours before the arrival of
the Lord Deputy's children, with a large fleet of merchant ships. Dismay occasioned
by this incident. Pray that some ships of war may be sent to guard the coast, and that
the bearer, Sir Beverley Newcomen, may be appointed to the command of one of
them.
“Form of licence to be granted by the King to the master of a buss or other vessel to fish
upon the coasts or seas of Great Britain or Ireland” (July 1636) SP 16/329 f.132
“The King to Lord Treasurer Juxon” (Mar 18 1638-9) SP 16/414 f.297
There is now to be sent hither out of Ireland, by our directions, certain unserviceable
brass ordnance, to be new cast into six demi-culverins and two sackers for our service
in that kingdom. We require you to give order that the same, when re-cast, may be
shipped for Ireland without molestation.
“The King's answer concerning a
proposition made by both Houses of
Parliament touching the raising of money
for suppressing the revolt in Ireland” (Feb
22 1642) SP 16/489 f.111
Delivered by his Majesty the 22 Feb.
to the Earl of Westmoreland, Sir Wm.
Pennyman, and Mr. Sutton.
“The King's Speech to both Houses of Parliament”
(Dec 14 1641) SP 16/486 f.108
The King to Lord Treasurer Juxon,
1638-9, Signed by the King
For the speedy reducing of Ireland
“Message of the King about levying of men for Ireland” (May 13 1642) SP 16/490 f.101
The King does not conceive why the Parliament should desire a new way of levying,
but is as anxious that the 10,000 men should, be levied as the Parliament itself.
King Charles II______________________________________________________________
“Prohibition by the King to any person for 15 years to reprint or counterfeit the
sculpture in certain works of John Ogilby, master of the revels in Ireland” (May 25
1665) SP 29/122
“Notes touching his Majesty's power in dispensing with penal laws collected out of the
books of law” ([Dec?]1678) SP 29/408
“Draft certificate by the King” (1677) SP 29/393 f.240
In 1643 the late King made the Duke of Ormonde Deputy of Ireland, in which
place he remained till December, 1650, and that in the said quality of deputy he had
power and authority to take notice of all civil and criminal affairs, and that the
Deputies and especially the said Ormonde had the power and authority to determine
all sentences given by the judges of that kingdom and especially also those of the
Admiralty Court of Wexford, to confirm, reform, and alter the same according to the
laws of that kingdom.
“Address of the city of Exeter to the King” (1681) SP 29/417 f.405
They applaud his resolution not to disinherit his brother, as it would be certain to
excite a civil war, especially in Ireland, and a certain disuniting of Scotland from
England, thanking him for his care to obviate mischiefs from a Popish successor and
requesting vigorous execution of the laws both against Popish and fanatic Dissenters,
as there is no security against one, without suppressing the other, for it is evident
from Dr. Oates and others that many famed teachers in conventicles have been
disguised Jesuits, sent to seduce the people's affections from the government.
“The King to the Prince of Orange” ( March 2 1686) SP 8/3 f.359
Refusing to believe that France has hostile intentions, and referring to the new
appointments in Scotland and his proposal to make judicial changes in Ireland
“A copy of a letter of intelligence from Ireland, giving warning of a plot to murder the
Prince of Orange” (June 6 1688) SP 8/1/2 f.220
King William III and Queen Mary II___________________________________________
“Letter to the King, congratulating him on his glorious victory in Ireland” (July 29
1690) SP 8/7 f.238
“The Queen to the King” (July 7/17 1690) SP 8/7 f.172
Expresses her joy at his victory at the Boyne. I must put you in mind of one thing,
believing it now the season, which is, that you would take care of the church in
Ireland. Everybody agrees that it is the worst in Christendom. Gives an account of a
conversation with Lord Monmouth, and her suspicions of him.
“Baron Ginckle to the King” (July 13 1691) SP 8/9 f.190
I congratulate your Majesty on yesterday's victory at Aughrim. The fight lasted four
hours and was very obstinate. The enemy's force was much superior to ours, and their
position more advantageous. Yet your troops attacked them with the greatest
determination and bravery, totally defeating them.
“Relation of his Majesty's expedition in Ireland, and particularly of the battle of the
Boyne” ([undated]1691) SP 8/11 f.21
“Answers to questions concerning the campaign in Ireland, which had been raised by
the King, as to the following points:—Recruits, clothing, artillery, provisions,
transportation, and hospitals.” (1691) SP 8/11 f.62
As for provisions, these should not be provided by contract. Biscuits should be
largely employed, for nothing is more certain than this, that in the late wars, both
Scotland and Ireland were conquered by timely provisions of Cheshire cheese and
biscuit, and how unusual so ever it may be in foreign armies to eat biscuit, yet
considering that everybody agrees that rye bread produces disease in Ireland, and as
the army there cannot be supplied with wheat bread, there is no choice but to depend
upon biscuit.
“Proclamation by Viscount Sydney as to the commission appointed to enquire
concerning all forfeitures to the crown in Ireland since the accession of King William
and Queen Mary” (Nov 18 1692) [984]
“The Queen to the King, on the reported loss of the artillery at Limerick” (1690) SP 8/7
f.321
“List of Danish infantry for Limerick .” (1691) SP 8/11 f.9
“Oaths (Ireland) Amendment Bill” ([undated] 1696) SP 32/13 f.195
Duke of Schomberg__________________________________________________________
“The Duke of Schomberg to the King” (April 26 1690) SP 8/7 f.55
3,000 or 4,000 horses are needed to draw the artillery sent here from Holland. I think
you will find the principal opposition on the enemy's part at the river Boyne, which
runs by Drogheda… I hear that about 12,000 of the enemy have appeared in the
neighbourhood of Kells, so I have strengthened our force at Belturbet
“The Duke of Schomberg to the King” (April 7 1690) SP 8/7 f.40
Promises to send, by a Dublin merchant, an account of that town and that court, also
a paper setting forth, in detail, some of the particulars respecting the condition of the
enemy, supplied to the merchant by one who is well informed.
Earl of Cork________________________________________________________________
“Richard Earl of Cork to Sir Thomas Button. Boldness with which the
Turkish men-of-warannoy the western parts of Ireland” (July 5 1631)
SP 16/196 f.28
Misconduct of Capt. Hooke in lying idle in Kinsale harbour.
Appeals to Button to haste back and assist them
“Sir Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork, to George Lord Digby, Principal
Secretary of State [to the King] at Oxford” (May 3 1645) SP 16/507
f.66
By a letter from Lord Ranelagh I have notice of the safe
arrival of Visct. Taaffe at Dublin, and that on the 17th April
the Irish were to meet about the peace.
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, 1566-1643,
Irish statesman by Isaac Oliver watercolour
on vellum, oval, circa 1610-1615
© National Portrait Gallery, London
He says that the cessation [of arms] between Lord Inchiquin
and the Irish being expired on the 10th of April, they refused to consent to a longer
term, but had sent down an army to besiege Youghal.
Ulster______________________________________________________________________
“Sir Roger Wilbraham to Salisbury” (Oct 10 1609) SP 14/48 f.138
Returns four letters, which the King has read throughout, and rejoices that Ulster is
so settled. Sundry Irish affairs. The King playfully charges Salisbury with treason,
for accusing him of niggardly housekeeping.
“Commission to [Sir Roger Wilbraham, Sir Rob. Gardener, and others,] to examine all
suitors to the Council on matters relating to the plantation in Ulster, to settle minor
points, and to refer difficult” (May 11 1609)
SP 14/45 f.76
“Proclamation for the British undertakers
of the escheated lands in Ulster, to repair
into Ireland, before the beginning of May
next.” (April 13 1611) SP 14/187
“The Committee of both kingdoms to the
commanders and officers of the British
army in Ulster and Connaught” (May 10
1645) SP 21/20 f.203
Map
of Ulster
We are very sensible both of your sufferings and good service under
many
difficulties since
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the breaking out of the rebellion there, and how you have both©opposed
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Dublin_____________________________________________________________________
“Order in Parliament that the letters from the Commissioners of Parliament in Ireland
from Dublin be referred to the Council of State, who are to take care for sending the
Bibles and Primers desired.” (June 17 1651) SP 25/89 f.43
“Case of Mich. Castell, certifying his delivery of wheat, flour, and beef at Dublin and
Carrickfergus in 1642, value 7,439l. 1s. 1d., of which he has only received 1,000l”
([March 31]1654) SP 18/68 f.176
“Memoranda from several letters calendared above and from one dated Dublin, 2S Oct.,
that the House of Commons are busy enquiring into the late plot” (1665) SP 29/136 f.22
“The Mayor, sheriffs, commons, and citizens of Dublin to the King” (June 4 1672) SP
30/F
Petition, stating the constant loyalty of the city to his Majesty and his predecessors,
and several marks of favour conferred on the city by the King, and that the
petitioners, under the protection of his Majesty's serene and auspicious government,
gave themselves wholly to trade and commerce, whereby the revenue was much
increased and the city much enriched, as appears by the newly erected buildings,
whereby the city, since the Restoration, is enlarged almost one-half
“Memorandum in Dutch of the provisions found in the magazines or warehouses at
Dublin” (June 15 1690) SP 8/7 f.156
“Memorandum of the celebrations which took place in Dublin to mark the queen's
birthday 1713/14 Feb 6” (1713) SP 34/23 f.18
“An account of copper money, metal, and other materials in the Mint at Dublin” (July 5
1690) SP 8/7 f.161
In money, 29,437l., by reasonable estimation; in copper, 423 lbs. weight; in brass,
807 lbs.; in “pot brass ”711 lbs
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland____________________________________________________
“The Lord Lieutenant [of Ireland's] speech” (Aug 27 1640) SP 16/466 f.119
Gentlemen, it is both the law of God and the law of nature to defend his Majesty's
person and ourselves and nations, think whether it is better to open your purses, or to
shut them to the danger and unsafety of his Majesty and ourselves.
“Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland” (March 29 1650) SP 25/95 f.47
We find it necessary to keep on foot in a marching posture a considerable army of
horse and foot, to be ready against any attempts that may be made upon this nation…
Cromwell, we conceive you will have means to do it there, either out of the horse
recruits now sent over, or otherwise; the regiments so made up to be put on the Irish
establishment, and the three troops continuing here paid upon the English account. If
it cannot be done there, the Council will take it into further consideration, so that the
numbers appointed for that place are not diminished.
“The Committee of both kingdoms to [Philip
Sydney, Viscount L'Isle] Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland” (February 16 1646-47) SP 21/23 f.123
You will see by the Commons' order
here enclosed what is referred to this
Committee concerning the fortification
of the four towns in Munster in the
Parliament's possession, of which at this
distance we are able to give no
judgment.
“Certificate by Robert Bevis, Deputy Storekeeper of the Office of the Ordnance” (1640)
SP 16/450 f.258
The Committee of both kingdoms to [Philip Sydney, Viscount L'Isle]
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
SP 21/23 f.123
There is 72l. worth of double cask, for the use of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
received into his Majesty's store from Alexander Norman, cooper.
“Order in Parliament, that the Council of State send over the boots, shoes, stockings,
and other necessaries desired by the Lord Lieutenant, with all expedition, for the supply
of the army in Ireland” (Nov. 16 1649) SP 25/87 f.105
“Ma. Anderton to Perrott” (April 20 1670 ) - SP 29/274 f.325
Lord John Berkeley, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, arrived at Chester on Monday,
with a very gallant train, and was met by many nobles and persons of quality, who
attended him into the city, where he was received by the Mayor and aldermen in their
formalities, and saluted from the castle.
“Earl of Essex parted for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant” (July 22 1672) SP 29/319A f.66
Lord Deputy of Ireland_______________________________________________________
“Certificates by various postmasters, of the
reception and despatch of a packet from the
Secretary to the Lord Deputy of Ireland” (1625) SP
14/185 f.198
“A letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland” (1625) SP
16/521 f.54
Requiring him to send over such rent hawks as
are due to the King and any given him there.
Likewise to certify out of the rolls there what
hawks are reserved to the Crown. Subscribed
and procured by Sir Henry Holcroft.
“Lords of the Admiralty to Thomas Viscount
Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland” (May 15
1635) SP 16/264 f.129
Send him estimate of the Officers of the Navy
for setting forth the Bonaventure and the
Lion's Ninth Whelp employed this year on the
coast of Ireland, amounting to 6,467l. 2s. 2d.
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641),
© National Portrait Gallery, London.
“Thomas Lord-Deputy Wentworth to John Wood”
(May 13 1636) SP 16/321 f.11
Has perused, his papers, but has not received any signification from Sec. Coke
respecting the King's pleasure of a grant of land, to Wood in the first plantation in
Ireland.
“The King to Thomas Viscount Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland” (Aug 7 1637) SP
16/353 f.49
We understand that not only are the profits of the Admiralty in that kingdom
diminished by encroachments of corporations and lords of manors, but the
jurisdiction thereof is much prejudiced by granting prohibitions by the courts of law.
“Council of State to the Lord Deputy of Ireland” (1651) SP 25/96 f.587
Complaint has been made to Parliament of the want of shipping upon the coast of
Ireland, and that by means thereof, many piracies are committed there, and much
mischief done to ships. We have inquired what ships are appointed to that coast, and
enclose you the list of them, which we conceive fully proportionable to that service,
compared to the whole number of ships in the service. We give you this particular
that you may the better require an account of the commanders of them, if any have
neglected their duty.
“Order thereon in Council to recommend to the Lord Deputy and Council in Ireland to
grant him 1,000 acres of land at a fit rent, in compensation of his losses of 3,000l., or to
give him some employment” (1656) SP 25/77 f.259
“The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland” (1683) SP 29/422 f.140
Your great kindness to this corporation emboldens me to acquaint you that, though it
for the most part consists of honest loyal persons, they are not without some evil
members.
Cork_______________________________________________________________________
“Order in Parliament referring a letter from the Lord General from Edinburgh of the
17th inst., concerning the inhabitants of the city of Cork, with the enclosure, to the
Council of State, to consider and report.” (1650) SP
25/88 f.59
“Admiralty Committee to the Lord Deputy of Ireland”
(1650) SP 25/123 f.189
The Council of State was formerly petitioned by
Jno. Richards, master of the Ambrose and Charles
of London,—laden with corn for (from ?) Morran
in France, to West Chester, forced by foul weather
into Cork harbour, there surprised by Lord
Inchiquin, betrayed into the hands of Rupert, and
carried to Kinsale, where his ship still remains,—
for an order for her restoration.
“Schedule of the “distribution of the contract made
with “the Parliament for the supply of the British
armies in Ireland” (1646) SP 16/539/4 f.160
“31st March 1648,” giving the corn, clothes,
munitions of war, &., to be landed at Dublin,
Cork, Dundalk, Derry, and Sligo
“[Sir Robert Southwell's] discourse on the methods to
be observed for a speedy reduction of Ireland .” (Jan 31
1690) SP 8/6 f.324
Schedule of the “distribution of the contract
made with “the Parliament for the supply of
the British armies in Ireland, 1646
SP 16/539/4 f.160
The place of descent must be Cork harbour; a retreat from there could easily be
effected, and in the county of Cork there are 10,000 protestants still resident, who,
and their families, would he relieved by an invasion of that part of Munster. If the
invading force destroys all the corn that it cannot secure and drives the cattle into
Ulster, the Irish must soon perish from famine.
“Lord Talbot's report on the forts and fortresses in Ireland” (1691) SP 8/11 f.39
The city of Cork is the second in the kingdom as regards population and trade. The
city is fully described. It is suggested that a fort be built on the hill called the Cat,
where the stores and arms for the forces can be kept. At present they are in an old
decayed tower.
Protestants_________________________________________________________________
“Petition of Thos. Stephens to the Committee of Accounts for the kingdom of Ireland for
distressed Protestants there” (1646) SP 16/514/2 f.69
“A narrative of the Popish Plot in Ireland for the
murdering the Protestants there and the introducing of
Popery” (1681) SP 30/G f.428
“ A narrative of the Popish Plot in Ireland for the
murdering the Protestants there and the
introducing of Popery and the assistance they
depended upon from England, discovered by me,
James Carroll, in the year 1672, with an account of
my sufferings for discovering the same,”
“Notes of the sums owing by Protestants to “ forfeiting
persons ” in Ireland” ([undated]1691) SP 8/10 f.241
“Considerations concerning Ireland” (1691) SP 8/11
f.13
To establish something like the late Court of
Claims to judge forfeitures incurred by the Irish
Papists or Protestants, that took up arms with
them
A narrative of the Popish Plot in Ireland for the
murdering the Protestants there and the
introducing of Popery
SP 30/G f.428
“Memorandum of the grievances of Ireland which the
King of his own gracious inclinations may remove without the concurrence of
Parliament” (1691) SP 8/11 f.17
The Papist hierarchy in all spiritual matters impoverishes the natives, viz., making
them pay their dues to them, though they pay the same to our clergy; and they hinder
the spread of the Protestant religion and civil manners amongst them.
Claire Napoli for Julia de Mowbray, Publisher, June 2010
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