Descriptive List - University College Cork Library

812 7 June 1848
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Palmerston, thanking him for “your most
excellent and effective speech of Monday evening”, which silenced the
opposition.
813 19 July 1848
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Russell informing him Lord Palmerston has a
mission in mind for Sheil although it is not the one Sheil thought of. Invites
him to dine.
814 25 July 1849
Letter to R.L. Sheil from Lord Russell requesting him to speak to Lord
Palmerston directly himself as “He has the kindest intentions towards you”.
815 31 Jan 1850
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Clarendon, [Dublin Castle] marked ‘Private
and Confidential’. Refers to a pamphlet he encloses (not in collection)
containing “some good points against Mr. Rigby”. Refers to the recent death
of Edwin from apoplexy and the circumstances of his death. Refers to a recent
outrage under investigation and a Mr. Napier.
816 5 Feb 1850
Letter to R. L. Sheil, from Lord Clarendon, Dublin Castle, marked ‘Private’.
Thanks him for his letter adding Redington will send on the information
regarding the cases mentioned, but that there is great difficulty finding papers
in the Secretary’s Office. Condemns the recent actions of [Lord Roden] with
regard to his support for [Orangemen] and discusses the recent legal events
arising out of it. Comments, “it is very important for Ireland that English
opinion on Orangism should be understood & the proceedings of Ld R & Co.
explained & chastised.”
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