Letter [Edward Aldborough, Earl of Stratford letter]
Dates
- Creation: 1798 June 8
Abstract
Letter written during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 listing rebels to be arrested and possibly executed, discussing military strategy, and including an oath to be taken by rebels.
Creator
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Biographical Note
Whig and elected member of British and Irish Parliament. Edward Stratford was the eldest son of John Stratford of Baltinglass. He was a Whig and elected member for Taunton to the British Parliament (1774), but was unseated for bribery and corruption (1775). He later represented Baltinglass in the Irish Parliament. He was elected a member of the Royal Society (1777). He voted in favor of the union with England (1800). Stratford was known as the "Irish Stanhope" for his eccentricity.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 container) : 1 leaf
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Lutz Historic Documents (2001).
Existence of digital copies
This item has been digitized and is available online; a link is in the container list.
Source
- Stuart Lutz Historic Documents (Organization)
- Title
- Edward Aldborough, Earl of Stratford Letter
- Subtitle
- 1798 June 8
- Status
- Marc Only
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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