| Content Description | Referring to the recent parliamentary grant, says that about one third of Roman Catholic estates in Ireland are in the province of Connaught, which is 'intirely under ye enemy'; comments on the sum that can potentially be raised by the sale of land and questions how many people will be prepared to make purchases; observes that there is 'little difference between giving noe mony and giving it upon such uncertain funds'; says the king [William III] should send letters regarding the land he intends to grant in Ireland; asks Portland to use his influence with the king in obtaining two farms 'of noe great value' for him [Coningsby], referring to the circumstances of each; comments that if Portland thinks of having any estate in Ireland, Lord Clanricarde's is much the finest. |