Letter [Edward Aldborough, Earl of Stratford letter]

Collection

Identifier: MS-2001-041

Staff Only

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

Aldborough, Edward Stratford, Earl of, 1736-1801 (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Open for research; digital version also available.

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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.