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Letter from Benjamin Bloomfield concerning the Battle of New Ross

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8 June 1798

Letter from Benjamin Bloomfield, New Ross, Co. Wexford to his brother-in-law, Thomas Ryder Pepper, describing his experience with the Crown forces during the Battle of New Ross (5 June 1798). Copied from the original by Georgiana Trench, his daughter, who mistakenly attributes it to the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Also includes typescript transcript.

Within the letter Benjamin describes the battle, 'They appeared as insensible of danger as if there really had not been the least, they were so desperate as to march up in the face of my gun several times, tho' I was supported by strong detachments of Infantry.' He also discusses his sadness at being separated from his wife Harriet.

Bloomfield, Benjamin

Minute Book 1843-1845

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January 1843-January 1845

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Minute Book 1845-1846

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January 1845-December 1846

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Minute Book 1847-1848

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January 1847-August 1848

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Minute Book 1848-1849

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August 1848-September 1849

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Minute Book 1850-1851

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May 1850-January 1851

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Letter from William Perkinson to John Monaghan

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29 July 1851

Part of PHOTOCOPY Perkinson-Monaghan Correspondence

Photocopy of letter from William Perkinson, Croghan, to his brother-in-law, John Monaghan, Lanervase County, Michigan, US. Describes financial difficulties of the family, the fall in value of family home and the great distress suffered in the locality. "There is no wonder made of death here". He writes also of his hope to emigrate to America.

Perkinson, William

Minute Book 1851

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January 1851-August 1851

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Minute Book 1851-1852

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August 1851-February 1852

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Letter from William Perkinson to John Monaghan

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1852

Part of PHOTOCOPY Perkinson-Monaghan Correspondence

Photocopy of letter from William Perkinson, Croghan, to his John Monaghan urging him to inform Pat Devan that his brother Barney is anxiously awaiting confirmation that he is to be brought to America. Describes the destitution of the Croghan area as a result of the famine: 'This is an altered country. Since you left it there is not an old neighbour in Croughan but Martin Burke, Barney Devan and myself.. This country is almost waste. Such as was not able to go to America all died with hunger sooner than give up their places for they would not be taken into the poorhouse until they would give up their place. And that minute their house was thrown down. Others thrown down by the sheriff.'

Perkinson, William

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