L30/16/14/4

From Frederick Robinson, Phenix [sic] Lodge to Katherine Gertrude Robinson [Newby]:

1804

From: 1804 To: 1804

Addressing himself, in this letter, to the whole party at Newby. Acknowledges hers and Grantham’s recent letters. Wishes joy of FitzHarris’ being reseated in the House of Commons, which the papers announced as being conferred upon T.A. Harris, second son. Presumes the Lord of the Treasury’s holydays are over and that he will now be“vegetating the rest of the Winter in London…”. F. Robinson et al remain in the Country until 1 February. Dublin promises to be lively this Winter. English newspaper story of a dreadful conspiracy involving all the principal barriers and streets being put into a state of defence by palisadoes[?]. Story concerning the discovery of a conspiracy untrue, and the palisadoes do not exist except on the two roads which cross two canals on each side of the City, these have been in place 15 months ever since the Insurrection in July 1803. Contradicts in part his former description of Dublin as a handsome city, has now seen the Liberties [suburbs]. Detailed description. Management of paving and cleansing in the hands of “the greatest Jobber in the World” (Lord De Blaguire) instead of the Magistrates, there is also a lack of regular poor rates. House of Industry set up, assisting 1700 people etc… 24 October 1804. [Continued] Letter writing interrupted by a Summons from his Ex., also an excursion to Wicklow to see a new Military road begun four years ago, extending nearly 30 Irish miles into the Wicklow mountains. Of great assistance in introducing new inhabitants into the valleys and also as a defence against rebels etc… 26 October 1804.

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