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11. Sheil
808 21 Feb 1831
809 [1831]
Letter to R. L. Sheil from [EG] Stanley, Irish Office, instructing him to set off
immediately “and I think by the time you arrive, or very soon after, you will
have M.P. attached to your name”, although it is yet unclear from which
borough he will be returned. Stresses the importance of Sheil’s being present
for the “Reform Question”.
Letter from R.L. Sheil, Athaneum Club, Pall Mall, to his wife, Merrion
Square, Dublin, informing her of his safe arrival in London. He has called
only on George Villiers who is unwell, and met O’Connell whom he believes
is anxious to sell himself to the Whigs. He will know in a few days “what is to
be my fate” and assures her he misses her greatly and urges her to write daily.
He refers to the Athaneum as a ‘splendid establishment’ and instructs her to
direct her letters there.
810 20 July 1844
Letter to R. L. Sheil from J. B. Macauley, Albany, expressing his regret that
he must publicly differ with Sheil, but if Sheil makes a motion on the French
possessions in Africa he will be unable to vote with him. He feels the motion
tends “to inflame the animosity of the French against this country”. Cautions
their party is being perceived as a war party and the Tories as a peace party.
Argues strongly for Sheils to drop the motion.
811 2 July 1846
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Letter to Richard Lalor Sheil from [Lord] Russell, Chesham Place, London,
explaining he “for reasons which I need not specify” does not want to
propose an Irish Member for the office of Chief Secretary. He intends to
propose Sheil as Master of the Mint where he can be of support to Russell.
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