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Carrighan/Box 2/3-4/50
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- 29 May 1810 (No year given so date is estimated) (Creation)
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4p Manuscript paper
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Outlines his plans for returning to 'Old Ireland' via Leicester and Derbyshire with a Mrs Porter. Believes that he has been away from his parish too long and is neglecting his duties as a clergyman. Notes the news of bad fever and bankruptcies in Dublin. Outlines the excursions he has made from Stamford, including a visit to a fair at Deeping in which he describes the 'lofty tumbling of sundry girls' and believes that such degenerate shows would never happen in Ireland. Also describes the antiquities of Croyland and Crowland and his being accosted by 'peasants' who told him the 'legendary traits' of the area. Describes, and is impressed by, a decoy for taking wild ducks. Is interested in the history of Stamford College and outlines the information he has discovered and asks for help on the subject. Also notes that he has had the 'famous brazen head' for a day but it has refused to reveal any secrets. Outlines information on a series of concerts he is organizing to raise funds for a school for blind children.