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MS. 20

Letters to George, 4th viscount (1786 1st marquis) Townshend, lord lieutenant of Ireland, principally from or on behalf of clergy for preferment in Ireland. There are also letters relating to the livings in Townshend’s gift in , mostly in Norfolk and Suffolk

1767-72

Arranged, listed, indexed and bound for the Library & Ecclesiastical Records Committee by Canon J.B. Leslie, of Kilsaran 1899-1951, in 1930s

Purchased from Bernard Halliday, bookseller, Leicester, for the Library & Ecclesiastical Records Committee of the General Synod, October 1934 Catalogue list

1. 5 Sept. 1767 R[ichard Robinson, abp of] Armagh, Armagh to [George 4th viscount Townshend] – wishing success to Townshend’s administration. 2. 30 Nov. 1770 R. Armagh, Armagh to [Townshend] – had recommended Brabazon Disney for preb. of Tynan. 3. 23 Nov. 1770 R. Armagh, Armagh to [Townshend] – Brabazon Disney 4. 29 June 1771 R. Armagh, Armagh to [Townshend] – assenting to Mr. Lloyd’s non-residence for a season in Tynan. 5. 15 Nov. 1769 John [Garrett, bp of] , Leinster Street [Dublin] to [Townshend] – seeks a parl. seat for relative, G. St. George; endorsed by Townshend re opposition and ingratitude of Garrett. 6. 16 Nov 1769 John Clogher, Leinster Street to [Townshend] – St. George. 7. [n.d.] John Clogher, Leinster Street to Mr. Warke – satisfied at his reception at private audience. 8. 13 Jan 1772 John Clogher, Leinster Street to [Townshend] – Craddock’s promotion to abpric. of Dublin. 9. 6 Feb 1772 John Clogher to Mr. Secretary Waite, [Dublin] Castle – re Primate’s objection to Eyton Butts as Dean of since he already held two livings. 10. 13 Feb 1772 [John] Clogher, Leinster Street to [Townshend] – Eyton Butts and deanery of Cloyne. 11. 19 Feb 1772 Ditto. 12. 15 June 1772 John Clogher, Leinster Street to [Townshend] – leaving Dublin for Clogher; reminds lord lieut. that Lord Blayney expects him this season and hoping he will honour him with a visit. 13. 9 Sept. 1772 John Clogher, Clogher to [Townshend] - recommending his nephew, Nicholas Gay. 14. 12 July 1772 John Clogher, to Mr. Secretary Lees, Dublin Castle – authorizing Lees to alter letter re Dr. Poldes. 15. 25 Apr. 1770 James [Traill, bp of] Down & Connor, Lisburn to [Townshend] – thanking lord lieut. for subscription towards relief; concordatum fund. 16. 5 May 1770 Ditto. 17. 18 Apr. 1770 James Connor & Dromore, Lisburn to [Townshend] - giving list of petitioners for concordatum money. 18. 19 Sept. [17]71 Den[ison Cumberland, bp of] Clonfert to [Townshend] – death of bp of Limerick; seeks to be translated thither. 19. 27 Sept. 1772 C[harles Agar, bp of] Cloyne, Tylney Hall to [Townshend] - promising to prefer a son of Ald. Newman of Cord when vacancy occurs. 20. 26 Jan. [1768] [Hon.] Frederick [Augustus Hervey, bp of] Cloyne [bp elect of Derry] to [Townshend] – sorry he could not appoint lord lieut’s. nominee his agent in Derry as he intended appointing his Cloyne agent. 21. [before 18 Feb [Frederick] Cloyne to Townshend – Lord Chatham’s 1768] health mends. 22. [before 18 Feb. [Frederick] Cloyne to Townshend – his health almost 1768] re-established; changes in English govt. 23 20 Jan. 1768 William [Newcome, bp of] Dromore, Cavendish Street to [Townshend] – seeking translation to Cloyne. 24. 12 Feb 1770 Jemmett [Browne, bp of] Cork, Cork to [Townshend] – Drs. Barry and Emmet. 25 18 Aug 1769 Jemmett Cork, Riverst[owne], to (Townshend) – recommending his friend and physican Dr. Robert Emmet to succeed Dr. Robinson. 26. 14 Dec. 1771 Jemmett Cork to [Townshend] – expects a vacancy in the see of Dublin in a few hours and asks for it; promises to support His Majesty’s measures. 27. 30 Sept 1768 Jemmett Cork, Rivertsowne to [Townshend] – hearing lord lieut. to visit Cork, offers to entertain him. 28. 27 July 1772 Isacc [Mann, bp of] Cork, Cork to [Secretary] – able to oblige lord lieut. and provide for Mr. Bassett in Fanlobbus and Drinagh due to death of Sir Michael Cox; has been offered St. Ann’s, Cork in exchange for Fanlobbus and Drinagh. Arthur Hyde’s valuation of St. Ann’s. 29. Nov. 1767 Frederick [Augustus Hervey bp of] Derry to [Townshend]- expressing gratitude for his brother’s promoting in the Cabinet. 30. 16 Feb. [?1768] [Frederick] Derry; Sackville Street [?Dublin] to Townshend – informed that while is patents are passing he may have patronage of vacant livings in his diocese. [?Feb. 1768] [Townshend] to [Frederick] Derry – denies Derry’s right to patronage. 31. 16 July 1769 Frederick Derry, L’Derry to [Townshend] – thanks for unspecified intelligence. 32. 20 Sept. 1768 Frederick Derry, L’Derry to [Secretary] – thanks for receiving application re Mr. Lawless. 33. 25 Dec 1768 Frederick Derry, L’Derry to [Townshend] – recommending Mr. Drury as Fort Major at Cove, had protected bp’s property at Cloyne. 34. 26 Mar. 1768 Arth[ur Smyth, abp of] Dublin, St. Sepulchre’s to [Townshend] – recommending his brother George, the President of the Sessions, of Kilmainham, as Baron of the Exch. 35. 27 Mar. 1771 Arthur Dublin, St. Sepulchre’s to Townshend] – parl. granted £1000 to build chapel in Dublin Barracks in 1723; chapel erected 1746 but money insufficient to finish work and chapel could not be used as riding school; Luke Gardiner’s will of 1755 left £1000 to finish the building but money not yet paid; asks lord lieut.’s assistance. 36. 13 Nov. 1772 [Arthur] Dublin to (Townshend) – regrets that he has no Vacant benefice to which he could appoint Mr. Torrens; he collated Mr. Truel to Powerscourt yesterday. 37. 31 Dec. 1768 Arthur Dublin to [Townshend] – invitation to dine. 38. 20 Jan. 1772 Cha[rles Jackson, bp. of] Kildare, Dublin to [Townshend] – Dunamore is void and in lord lieut.’s gift since incumbent died during vacancy in abpric. of Dublin; may be worth c. £200 p.a.; rectories of Morristownbiller and Old Connel [dioc. of Kildare] in the patronage of the Crown are vacant; worth c. £80 p.a. 39. 3 Oct. 1772 [John Craddock] abp of Dublin to [Townshend] – has no doubt of G. Gamble’s abilities for some unspecific office. 40. 2 Oct. 1772 [John] Dublin to [Townshend] – the same as No. 39. above. 41. 9 Mar. 1772 Jemmett [Browne, bp. of] Elphin to [Townshend] – thanks for promotion to Elphin; succeeded in Cloyne by Dr. Mann. 42. 21 Sept. 1771 Will[iam Gore, bp of] Elphin to [Townshend] – asks for bpric. of Limerick; needs to provide for his family; honestly confesses his motive is to get money which may be received as fines from the tenants on the renewal of leases. 43. 16 Sept. 1769 Will. Elphin, Elphin to [Townshend] – Mr. ffrench appointed Dean of Argagh; vacates living in Elphin which lord lieut. may dispose of. 44. 22 Feb. 1772 [John Craddock] bp of Kilmore to [Townshend] – thanks for appointment as abp. of Dublin. 45. 14 Jan. 1772 J. Kilmore to [Townshend] – promises support for his govt. in every instance. 46. 14 Sept. 1772 Den[ison Cumberland, bp of] Kilmore, Kilmore to Townshend – declines to give a benefice to Mr. Torrens of Derry; has clergy in his own diocese who must be considered first. 47. 4 Feb. 1771 J[ohn Craddock, bp of] Kilmore, Kilmore to [Townshend] - regrets lord lieut. cannot visit him; his boys going to Drogheda School; lord lieut. has sent him a present of Yarmouth herrings and sends in return a keg of pickled Sligo salmon. 48. 12 Nov. 1772 Will[iam Gore, bp of] Limerick, Quinsborough to [Townshend] – very few livings in his gift; mostly Crown livings or in gift of lay patrons; could not give an old class-mate and fellow curate Mr. Massey more than £100 living; would like to help Mr. Chaigneau but has no living Vacant. 49. 22 Dec 1769 James [Leslie, bp. of] Limerick, Henrietta Street, [?Dublin] to [Townshend] – soliciting lord lieut.’s benevolence toward provision for late barrack master at Carlow, Timothy Enraghty. 50. 3 Oct. 1772 J[oseph] D[ean Bourke, bp of] Leighlin and Ferns, Merrion Square, [Dublin] to [Secretary] – regrets cannot appoint lord lieut.’s nominee as his agent in Ferns; intends to continue one who has been his agent for many years. 51. 3 Aug. 1769 Charles [Dodgson, bp of] Ossory, Irishtown, Kilkenny to [Townshend] – lord lieut. to be in Kilkenny; offers accommodation for his friends invites lord lieut. to dine. 52. 2 June 1772 Charles Ossory, St. Canice’s to [Townshend] – had to make concessions at last election to avoid contest; hopes to explain in safer manner than by post; health of unnamed person; lord lieut. requested to keep contents of letter secret. 53. 15 Sept. 1772 Charles Ossory, St. Canice’s to [Townshend] – seeks influence Of lord lieut. with next administration. 54. 12 May 1770 Charles Ossory, St. Canice’s to [Townshend] – thanks for grants from concordatum fund. 55. 15 Apr. 1768 John [Oswald, bp of] Raphoe to (Townshend) – enclosed Petition from Mrs Innes, a close relation and niece to Frobes the late President of the Session in Scotland; professes support for govt. [n.d] Petition of Margaret Innes, Dublin to Townshend – widowed With three children still unprovided for; seeks assistance out of concordatum fund. Endorsed by John Raphoe as true. 56. 15 Apr. 1768 John Raphoe to [Townshend] – seeks leave of absence for two or three months to go to Gt. Britain where brother is ill. 57. 10 May 1770 Charles [Moss, bp. of] St. Davids, Grosvenor Street [?] to [Townshend] – requests lord lieut. to appoint Revd Thos. Moss of Dublin to vacancy in Iveragh; living in midst of his mother’s relations; well known to Mr. Wayte in Sec. of State’s Office in Dublin. 58. 14 June 1768 J. Adkin. Yarmouth to [Townshand] – seeks preferment for brother Revd Robert Adkin; would be too expensive to reside in Ireland. 59. 3 June 1769 J. Adkin, Yarmouth to [Townshend] – suggesting vacant rectories of Stivekey and Morston for his brother. 60. 23 Oct. 1769 J. Adkin, Yarmouth to Townshend – recommending brother for vacant living of Rainhams. 61. 7 June 1772 [Revd ] John Andrews to [Townshend] – asks for preferment to Moynalty [Meath]. 62. 27 July 1772 John Andrews, Monkstown to [Townshend] – asks for recommendation to bp. of Cork for late Sir Michael Cox’s living. 63. 22 Sept. 1772 John Andrews, Monkstown to [Townshend] – seeks preferment To Kilskyre [Meath]. 64. 3 Oct. 1772 John Andrews to [Townshend] – thanking lord lieut. for favours.

65. 14 Sept. 1771 [Provost] F[rancis] Andrews, Ballyhorgan to [Townshend] – has written to Lord Brandon; death of bp of Limerick. 66. 17 Sept. 1771 F. Andrews, Limerick to [Townshend] – bpric. of Limerick Valuable as leases have not been received; might suit Craddock; Speaker sends his compliments. 67. 10 July 1772 F. Andrews, to [Townshend] – in Paris a month and tired of it; too old for amusements of the city; going to Spain; Lord Harcourt to be next lord lieut. and Col. Blaquiere his sec.; will have little to do with politics when present administration ends; recommends Gamble, Dr. Stokes and Mr. Andrews for preferment; Mrs. Ann Hamilton omitted from last concordatum list; asks lord lieut. to sign special warrant for £50 for her. 68. 1 Aug. 1772 F. Andrews, Longleat to [Townshend] – returning soon to Ireland Via Bath; plans excursion to south of Ireland in the summer. 69. 14 Sept. 1771 Richard Baker, Yarmouth to [Townshend] – seeks preferment of his son to livings vacant by death of Mr. Parish; at present only has fellowship at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. 70. 8 June 1769 [Very Revd] Thos. Barnard, Londonderry to [Townshend] – thanks for consent to removal to deanery of Derry. 71. 30 Aug. 1772 Thos. Barnard, St. Wolstan’s to [Townshend] – seeking vacant see of Ferns; always the object of his wishes due to circumstances of family connections and property; heard Mr. Conolly recommended Dean Woodward but deanery of Derry might suit him. 72. 5 Oct. 1769 J. Smith Barry, Anngrove to [Townshend] – recommending Revd James Milliquest; an acquaintance of Tom Cholmondeley and holds a small living under him in . 73. 11 June 1769 [Revd] Isaac Bataille, Norwich to [Townshend] – seeks small living of £50 or £60 through vacancy caused by death of Dr. Low. 74. 6 Mar. 1768 Isaac Bataille, Norwich to [Townshend] – promises vote to two Present members; Townshend’s influence on fate of Octennial Bill. 75. 23 Oct. 1769 [Very Revd] Edward Bayly to [Townshend] – asks to resign his chaplaincy due to the slight upon him by the new arrangement in the Chapel by which he has been neglected. 76. 28 Oct. 1769 Edward Bayly to [Townshend] – should be first in list of chaplains; appointed before lord lieut. left England, ministers in the lord lieut.’s parish and is in the service of the royal family. 77. 8 Feb. 1772 Edward Bayly to [Townshend] – applies for first chaplaincy, vacant by promotion of Dr. Mann. 78. 3 Dec. 1770 Charles Bingham [M.P.], Hertford Street to [Townshend] – Mr. Crosbie has resigned Castlebar; as owner of town requests appointment of his relation Mr. Vesey; admits he is opposed to the govt. 79. 23 Nov. 1770 John Bodington, Tower, London to Townshend – recommends Revd Richard Bassett. 80. 11 June 1772 John Bodington, Tower to [Townshend] – thanks for Recommending Bassett to bp. of Cork; congratulates Townshend on having accepted the office of Master General of the Ordnance. 81. 23 June 1768 [Very Revd] Joseph Dean Bourke, Merrion Square, [Dublin] to Townshend – thanks for appointment to deanery of Killaloe. 82. [n.d.] [Revd] Arthur Branthwayt to [Townshend] – thanks for recommendation to abp. of Canterbury; would be glad to exchange Rainham for another parish due to poor health. 83. 1 Aug. 1768 Arthur Branthwayt, Hethel to [Townshend] – Mr Parish may Continue as curate at Raynham; roof of parsonage in danger of falling. Enclosed: Branthwayt to enquire re money which arose from pulling down old church; to be applied to the new one in the Park 84. 21 Aug. 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Norwich to [Townshend] – asking Townshend to sign and seal his presentation to Stifkey and Morston. 85. 29 Apr. 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Hethel to [Townshend] – ready to comply with request. 86. 3 June 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Norwich to [Townshend] – asks for Stifkey And Morston. 87. 8 June 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Norwich to [Townshend] – bp. willing to consolidate Stifkey and Morston 88. 16 June 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Hethel to [Townshend] – value of Dereham vicarage; does not seek preferment in Ireland; money being spent on repair of church at Raynham. 89. 11 Aug. 1769 A. Branthwayt, Ganthorpe to [Townshend] – commission Appointed to enquire into consolidation of Stifkey and Morston. 90. 25 Sept. 1769 Arthur Branthwayt, Hethel to [Townshend] – thanks for Presentation to Stifkey and Monston; bp. has accepted his resignation from Raynham. 91. 17 Mar. 1770 Arthur Branthwayt, Stifkey to [Townshend] – widow of late rector has presented land and marble chimney piece; furnishing of rectory. 92. 9 Aug. 1767 William Breton, Clifford Street to [Townshend] – recommends Mr. Beaufort, resident in Ireland and former chaplain to Lord Northumberland, as a chaplain. 93. 25 Jan. 1770 Will. Breton, Clifford Street to [Townshend] requests additional living for Mr. Beaufort valued at c. £150. 94. 20 Feb. 1770 William Breton, Clifford Street to [Townshend] – understands that previous engagement prevents additional living being provided for Beaufort. 95. 10 July 1771 [Revd] M. Bridges, Fulmodestone to [Townshend] – seeks presentment to the livings of E. and W. Rudham and small rectory of Bagthorpe. 96. 15 Jan. [c 1772] Mary Bunbury, Bow Street to [Townshend] – seeks influence of lord lieut. with Dr. Craddock to appoint Mr. Bunbury his agent to the see of Dublin. 97. 6 Sept. 1771 Edm. Burton, Tuam to [Townshend] – Mr. Parish rector of Dunmore dead; would be financially prejudicial to his widow to fill vacancy before November; holds bonds for tithes due to Mr. Parish; Mr. Hands would like to exchange a living he has in Tuam for Dunmore. 98. 31 Oct. 1767 [Revd] J. Burslem to [Townshend] – asks for living of Walton. 99. 1 May 1772 J. Burslem, Bosworth to [Townshend] – thanks for Recommendation to Lord Chancellor. 100. 28 Sept. 1768 John Butler, Kilkenny to [Townshend] – writes on behalf of his father [Walter, de jure 16th earl of Ormonde] who is incapacitated by bad sight; presentation to Kells, Co. Kilkenny would be in his father’s gift were he not disqualified by being an R.C.; requests lord lieut. to present Arthur Webb. 101. 21 Jan. 1772 [Sir] Tho[mas] Butler, B[allin]temple near Carlow to [Townshend] – asks lord lieut. to appoint Dean Bayly to the see of Leighlin and Ferns; would help in election and prevent the influence of Duke of Leinster prevailing; personal indebtedness. 102. 27 June 1772 [Very Revd] Eyton Butts, Wexford to [Townshend] – difficulty In obtaining possession of deanery of Cloyne. 103. 8 June 1771 Hu. Cane, Dublin to [Townshend] – seeks sinecure of Ballymaglassin in diocese of Meath for Richard Cane, curate of Cloncurry. 104. 29 Dec 1769 Joseph Cassel, Cloghroe to [Townshend] – recommends William Jones, curate in Inniscara, diocese of Cloyne, for a living. 105. 29 Nov. 1771 ?Robt. Carey to [Townshend] – writes for his nephew Stewart Blacker who is in orders. 106. 19 Aug. 1769 [Revd] C. Burne Caulfield to [Townshend] – death of dean of Ross expected; seeks preferment as dean was his uncle by marriage and so the preferment an object with his family; otherwise well preferred by bp of Clogher. 107. 9 Apr. 1768 Edm[und Keene, bp of] , London to [Townshend] – asks that his nephew Capt. Edmund Eyre may remain with Lord Cornwallis in Gibralter rather than returning to Ireland; hopes lord lieut will be able to accommodate Mr. Butts. 108. 1 Aug. 1768 Edm. Chester, Chester to [Townshend] – recommending Mr. Butts; bp. of Clogher willing to assist. 109. 11 June 1772 H. Clements, Phoenix Park to [Townshend] – wishes Rev. Nathaniel Smith to remain as chaplain to Hibernian Hospital; can be effected by granting vacant canonry of Kildare to rectory of Chapelizod and promoting Smith from curacy there to the rectory. 110. 5 Oct. 1772 H. Clements, Phoenix Park to [Townshend] – asks for parish of Ballykileavan or some other sinecure for Mr. Smith. 111. 19 June 1771 T. Coghlan, Cumberland Street to [Townshend] – had wished Revd Downes to get Aghancon but, as lord lieut. has appointed another, hopes Downes will be remembered. 112. 22 Oct. 1769 [Lady] L[ouisa] Connolly, Dublin to [Townshend] – asks for deanery of Ferns for Mr. Marlay. 113. 2 Nov. [1769] L. Conolly, Castletown to [Townshend] – thanks for granting Request in favour of Mr. Marlay. 114. 19 July 1771 [Sir] Robert T. Deane, Dromore to [Townshend] – seeks unspecified position; offers hospitality; assures administration of support. 115. 20 Sept. 1771 Robt. T. Deane, Dromore to [Townshend] – asking for bpric. of Limerick for Archdeacon Oliver. 116. 12 May 1770 [Revd] Wm. Dennis, Dublin Castle to [Townshend] – appointed to Dean Marlay’s living but has benefited only by £10. 117. 28 Aug. 1771 Edw. Denny, Dublin to [Townshend] – asks that the livings in Co. Kerry held by late Mr. Parish be given to his brother Revd Maynard Denny. 118. 19 July 1768 [Lady] Arabella Denny, Dublin to [Lady Townshend] – livings spoken of by Lord Townshend are those to which he presented Mr. Luke Godfrey on request of Lord Shelbourne. 119. 5 Sept. 1767 [Henry 7th baron and 1st earl] Digby, Sherborne Castle to [Townshend] – asking that his relative [William] Digby, dean of Clonfert might be a chaplain to lord lieut.; would be obliged if he might have any additional preferment to his chaplaincy 120. 1 Dec. 1770 Chas. Dillon, London to [Townshend] – writes in favour of Revd money; has lost all his personal wealth by the bankruptcy of two Norwich manufacturers; asks that he may be appointed to vacancy at Kilmaine, Co. Mayo. 121. 20 June 1772 Mr. Dillon, Lismullin, near Navan to Mr. Lees – Mr. Preston will attend the levee; Dillon will be in Limerick; Preston ready to resign his living in diocese of Clogher to any person Townshend shall appoint. 122. 3 Oct. 1767 Archdeacon Edmonstowe, Sproughton, [Suffolk] to [Townshend] – re. papers from Lord Bristol re. dissenting ministers; hopes they will get regium donum. 123. 24 July 1770 [Revd] Will. Evelyn, Trim to [Townshend] – uniting the vicarage Of Clonmacduff with that of Trim. 124. 10 July 1771 [Revd] William Fisher, South Creak to Townshend – applies for vicarage of Rudham vacated by death of Mr. Burslem. 125. 16 May 1768 William Fisher, Sharrington to [Townshend] – presented to Creake; Hindringham was promised to Mr. Framingham. 126. 18 Sept. 1771 John Fitzgibbon to [Townshend] – death of bp. of Limerick; Mr. Beresford. 127. 19 Dec. 1771 [Anthony] Lord C[hief] Baron Foster to Townshend – requests dignity in the Church for his son. Endorsed ‘most certainly’. 128. 14 Jan. 1768 Ant[hony, Lord Chief Baron] Foster, Molesworth Street, [Dublin] to Mr. Jackson – seeks living of Stackallen Co Meath for son, William. 129. 1 June 1772 John Foster to [Townshend] – recommends Dr. Norris, under Whom he was educated, for a benefice. 130. 14 June 1771 [Revd] R. Fowler, The Cloisters, Westm[inste]r to [Townshend] – thanks for appointment as bp. of Killaloe and Kilfenora. 131. 10 July 1771 Cozens Framingham, Swaftham to [Townshend] – requests appointment of his brother as rector of Radham vacant by death of Mr. Burslem. 132. 17 Aug. 1776 W[illiam Warburton, bp of] Gloucester to [Townshend] – congratulates Ireland on having Townshend as her new viceroy. 133. [n.d.] Mr. Clements to [Townshend] – Revd Manly Gore holds Powerstown (£220) and Sligo (£450) and will resign both or either for preferment. 134. 5 Sept. 1776 Richard Gorges, [M.P.] Dublin to [Townshend] – asks rectory of Termonfeighan (‘Mr. Henderson being past all hopes’) for his Son. 135. 29 Aug. 1767 [Revd] Thomas Henry, Monkstown near Dublin, to [Townshend] – encouraged to apply to lord lieut by aged kinsman in the Jewel Office who is too feeble to solicit on behalf of his nephew; thirty years a resident clergyman, twenty years in Monkstown; seeks a moderate addition to his present parish. 136. 31 Oct. 1767 Thos. Henry, Peter’s Street to Townshend – thanks for attending To request. 137. 28 Sept. 1768 E. Herbert, Muckruss to [Townshend] – recommends Revd Robert Herbert for living of Hospital and Any which was in his family in 1738 and 1741. 138. 12 Sept. 1771 Thos. Herbert, Worcester to [Townshend] – asking that his brother, Revd Nicholas Herbert, Rector of Carrick-on-Suir, may succeed Mr. Parish in Cahir; family have been uniform in support of govt. in Parliament. 139. 6 Aug. 1768 [Revd] John Hewetson, Suirville to [Richard Chenevix] bp of Waterford – cannot wait on him today because of public business; will do so tomorrow. Endorsed, presumably by Chenevix – ‘Private letter from the person that superintends the White Boys’. 140. 1 July 1771 John Hewetson, Waterford to [Townshend] – asks for parish of Aglis (Ossory) in respect of promise of reward by lord lieut. for public services; has been curate of Aglis for 20 years. 141. 25 July 1772 John Hewetson, Suirville, Waterford to [Townshend] – reminding lord lieut. of his exertions, having brought ‘a chief delinquent to justice’. 142. 24 Dec. [17]70 [Revd] Will. Hoste, Euston to Townshend – Duke of Grafton has presented him to Barnham; living adjoins Euston and to be united to it; is now happy. 143. 17 Aug. 1771 [Revd] Thomas Ibbot, Bychamwell near Swaffham to [Townshend], the Castle of Dublin – seeks addition to his living either through patronage of Townshend or be recommendation to Lord Chancellor. 144. 12 Sept. 1772 [Revd] John Jones to [Townshend] – seeks deanery of Dromore and living of Kilskeer. 145. 25 Sept. 1770 [Thomas Browne, 4th viscount] Kenmare, Paris to [Townshend] – wishes to be allowed to sell advowsons of Ulloe and others to Revd Lloyd; right of advowson vested in govt. because Kenmare R.C. 146. 15 Aug. 1769 [Rev.] Rich[ar]d Lloyd, Castle Lloyd near Tipperary to [Secretary] – wishes to purchase the advowsons of Any, Ulla, Templebredane, Rochestown, Cahercorney and Kilcolane from Lord Kenmare; will give £1,200 for all or £600 for last five. 147. 31 Aug. 1772 [Revd] Beather King, Stillorgan to [Townshend] – has been recommended by duchess of Norfolk and duchess of Ancaster; seeks preferment. 148. 11 Feb. 1770 [Sir Edward King-Tenison, 1st earl of] Kingston, Boyle to [Townshend] – hears that bp. of Killaloe is dead and Dean Averell likely to succeed; asks that Revd William Nesbitt be appointed Dean of Limerick. Endorsed by Townshend: not in his power to oblige. 149. 7 Jan. 1772 And[re]w Knox, Prehen near L[ondon]derry to [Townshend] – lord lieut.’s recommendation of his brother-in-law Revd Robert Torrens not received with the respect he hoped for nor attended With the success he expected; several livings filled and Torrens overlooked despite 25 years in diocese; seeks recommendation to abp. of Dublin or other bp. 150. 3 Aug. 1772 Andw. Knox to [Townshend] – seeks letter of introduction to a bp. for brother-in-law. 151. 4 Oct. 1772 Andw. Knox, Prehen to [Townshend] – despite recommendation No preferment from bp. of Kilmore for brother-in-law; requests Lord lieut. to recommend him to his successor. 152. 9 Mar. 1772 [Revd] George Knox, Lesson St. [Dublin] to [Townshend] – has Been confused with his brother-in-law Robert Torrens; but no less in need of preferment. 153. 1 Nov. 1767 John Levett, Whichnor to [Townshend] – asks for the living of Malton for his brother-in-law who would resign his living in Herts. 154. 3 Sept. 1772 Revd W. Lill, Drogheda to [Secretary] asks to exchange Ardee (£1,000 p.a.) for deanery of Dromore; deanery is a sinecure and His affairs require him to be frequently in England. 155. 16 Aug. 1767 John [Green, bp of] Lincoln, Buckden to [Townshend] – congratulations on appointment as lord lieut. 156. 4 Dec. 1767 John Lincoln, London to [Townshend] – death of Townshend’s brother; London politics; has spoken for Mr. Grey; his sermon before the Governors of the Charter Schools. 157 15 Jan. 1768 John Lincoln, London to [Townshend] – seeks see of Derry. 158 25 Nov. 1768 John Lincoln, London to [Townshend] – not disappointed at failure to get Derry; Duke of Grafton elected as Chancellor of Cambridge. 159. 21 Jan. 1769 John Lincoln, London to [Townshend] – his stay at Bath; in London Wilkes’ case and Douglas’ case are going on; divorce Case of Duke of Grafton. 160. 1 July 1770 John Lincoln, Buckden to [Townshend] – education of Townshend’s son at St. John’s Cambridge. 161. 5 Sept. 1770 John Lincoln, Buckden to [Townshend] – Lady Townshend’s illness; Townshend’s son going to St. John’s in October; will need c £500 p.a. 162. 22 Nov. 1770 John Lincoln, Cambridge to [Townshend] – Lord Ferrar’s admission to St. John’s; the Master suggests £400 p.a. sufficient. 163. 24 May 1771 John Lincoln, Buckden to [Townshend] – see of Durham vacant; desires influence of lord lieut. with those who advise the Crown; has largest jurisdiction and least revenue of any of English bps. 164. 3 Sept. 1772 [Revd] Lancelot Low to [Townshend] – has resigned Gaulstown And desires to be remembered in the vacancies caused by filling see of Ferns. 165. 10 Sept. 1772 Lancelot Low, Newpark to [Secretary] - explains that he resigned Gaulstown because he had held it three years without a faculty and this would militate against preferment. 166. 14 Jan 1771 Lancelot Low, Newpark to [Secretary] - asks for chancellorship Of Christ Church, vacant by death of Dr. Hughes, instead of Castletown. 167. 13 Oct. 1772 [Revd] John McLaughlin, Strokestown near Elphin to John Lees – encloses state of his case; if Townshend’s prior engagements Prevent the offer of preferment, seeks recommendation to Lord Harcourt. Case of John McLaughlin, chaplain to late earl of Blesinton (sic). 168. 9 Aug. 1767 Thomas Martin, Yarmouth to [Secretary] – asks that his son may be appointed a chaplain to lord lieut. or get Stifkey. 169. 7 Dec. 1767 Valentine Morris, Piercefield near Monmouth to [Townshend] – recommends Revd Mr. Walkins. 170. 27 Dec. 1767 [Revd] William Watkins to [Townshend] – seeks preferment in Ireland; would be happy to be a chaplain to lord lieut. 171. 21 June 1771 M[ary, duchess of] Norfolk, St. James’s Sq., [London] to [Townshend] – recommending Revd King. 172. 12 Aug. 1767 J. Oldenshaw, Tam[wor]th to [Townshend] – asks lord lieut. to appoint Mr. Burslem one of his chaplains. 173. 10 Aug. 1767 [Revd] J. Burslem, Bosworth to [Townshend] – requesting of Lord lieut. Chaplaincy. 174. 4 Nov. 1767 J. Oldenshaw, Tam[wor]th to [Townshend] – has been informed Burslem cannot have chaplaincy; requests his presentation to Malton, vacant by death of Mr. Brown. 175. 9 July 1768 [Revd] Henry Parish, Raynham to John Lees – wishes to reside at Raynham for a further period; Dr Powell does not resign Colkirk and Stibbard until Sept. and continues to draw the profits until then. 176. 9 July 1768 Henry Parish, Raynham to [Townshend] – accepts Colkirk and Stibbard; wishes to continue at Raynham till he can draw profits of New living; county politics. 177. 24 Nov. 1768 Henry Parish, London to [Townshend] – Duke of Grafton expected to be Chancellor of Cambridge; Lord Hardwicke has withdrawn. 178. 15 Dec. 1768 Henry Parish, Audley Square to [Townshend] – lord lieut.’s Books packed for dispatch; Duke of Grafton elected at Cambridge; Norfolk politics. 179. 4 Feb. 1769 Henry Parish, Raynham to [Townshend] – proposed to raise the levy of his tithes; underated. 180 2 Nov. 1769 [Henry] Parish, Norfolk to Townshend – resignation of rectories Of Colkirk, Stibbard and Moundford. 181. 22 Nov. 1769 Henry Parish, Raynham to [Townshend] – Commons opposition To granting money for troops; willing to place his Irish livings At Townshend’s disposal; will be happy to come to Ireland as Domestic chaplain to Lady Townshend. 182. 11 Dec. 1770 Henry Parish, Parliament Street, [Dublin] to [Townshend] – Intended to reside in Kerry living for part of the year but has young family and rectory thirty miles from the town; rectory of Dunmore in Co. Galway has no house; would like to exchange Dunmore for a more convenient parish. 183. 10 Jan. 1771 Henry Parish, Parliament Street to [Townshend] – seeks to resign Dunmore in exchange for Kill, Co. Kildare. 184. 11 Mar. 1771 Henry Parish, Parliament Street, Dublin to [Townshend] – claim Made against him for dilapidations on rectory of Moundford is inequitable; rectory never inhabited by rector within living memory; was a thatched cottage let for last 40 years at £3; predecessor received £3 for repairs, he £2. 185. 20 May 1771 Henry Parish, Parliament Street Dublin to [Townshend] – seeks permission to go to south of France for health reasons. 186. 25 May 1771 Henry Parish, Parliament Street, Dublin to [Townshend] – thanks for good wishes and offers of support of family. 187. 31 Aug. 1771 Sarah Parish, Ballyduffe to [Townshend] - thanks for help and Sympathy. 188. 18 Sept. 1771 Sarah Parish, Parliament Street to [Townshend] – thanks for benevolence toward her and family. 189. 12 Sept. 1768 Edm[und Sexton] Pery, Brightelmeston to [Townshend] asks for The deanery of Limerick for his brother. 190. 10 June 1768 [Revd] W.J. Powell, St. John’s College, Cambridge to [Townshend] -intends to resign Colkirk and Stibbard in September. 191. 22 Sept. 1768 W.J. Powell to [Townshend] – instituted to a living in Isle of Wight. 192. 30 July 1768 [Revd] Will. Pretheroe, East Barsham to [Townshend] – asks for Coolkirk and Stibbard. 193. 28 Aug. 1768 ?Chas. Price to [Townshend] – asking lord lieut. to remember a near relation of his wife, a son of Dr. Evelyn and friend of the Provost. 194. 7 May 1768 [Revd] Richard Purcell, Bath to [John Percival, 2nd] Earl of Egmont, Pall Mall, London – Dr. Delany, died here yesterday; wishes to exchange his rectory of Castletown and vicarages in Ardfert for the deanery. 195. 4 Aug. 1767 [Rev. Sir] Robert Pynsent, Tufton Street, Westm[iniste]r to [Townshend] – through favour of Lord Chatham had been appointed first chaplain to Lord Bristol when lord lieut.; applies for first chaplain to Townshend; has been attending Lord Chatham 2 ½ years. 196. 20 Jan. 1768 Robert Pynsent to [Townshend] – asking for a deanery. 197. 6 June 1768 Robert Pynsent to [Townshend] – asks for deanery of Elphin; has been badly treated; spent £600 in maintaining Crown rights to his rectory in Limerick. 198. 9 May 1770 Robert Pynsent to [Townshend] – seeks preferment. 199. Mar. 1772 Robert Pynsent to [Townshend] – proposes to exchange his Parish of Kilmurry with Rev. Jaques Ingram. 200. 10 June 1769 [Revd] J. Robinson, Wells to (Townshend) – asking for rectory of Marston. 201. 28 Apr. 1771 Geo. Rochfort, Dublin to [Townshend] – asks for treasurership of Kilfenora as sinecure for his son’s tutor Revd Thos. Robinson. 202. 21 Jan. 1768 [Revd] Richd.H. Roper to [Townshend] – if Dr. Agar is made a bp. his deanery of Kilmore and rectory of Belturbet would suit. 203 24 Sept. 1772 Thos St. George, Dawson Street [Dublin] to Townshend – asks lord lieut. to appoint his brother, Revd Howard St. George, dean of Ross in place of Dr. Arthur St. George who is dying. 204. 3 May 1771 [Revd] Daniel Sandford, near Whitechurch, Shropshire to [Townshend] - seeks vacant chancellorship of Christ Church as he would be near Mrs. Delany to transact business. 205. 24 Apr. 1770 [Revd] Thomas Simcockes, Kells to [Townshend] – asks for deanery of Killala. 206. 2 July 1772 Thomas Simcockes to [Townshend] – thanks for additional living in diocese of Kildare. 207. 10 Aug. 1772 Mrs. Clements, Phoenix Park to Townshend – enclosing memorial from Revd Nath. Smith. 8 Aug. 1772 [Revd] Nath. Smith, Hibernian Hospital to Townshend – is curate of Chapelizod and chaplain to Hospital; chapel for children in the Park nearly finished and will require additional services; rector of Chapelizod very infirm and would resign in favour of Smith if he could obtain another living especially a canonry in Kildare. 208. 10 Sept. 1772 [General] Hunt Walsh, Ballikileavan to [Townshend] – his Brother will resign Corclone and Kilkenny when agreeable to lord lieut. 209. 14 Sept. 1772 Hunt Walsh, Ballikileavan to [Townshend] – thanks for Preferring brother. 210. 15 Sept. 1772 [Revd] Raphael Walsh, Ballikileavan to [Townshend] – thanks For appointment to deanery of Dromore. 211. 14 Sept. 1772 [Revd] Thomas Willoe to [Townshend] – disappointed in request For small post in church or state; applies for aid from concordatum fund. 212. 23 Nov. 1770 [Mrs.] Anne Whaley to [Townshend] – asking for preferment for Her brother Revd Ralph Ward. 213 23 Oct. 1767 S.S. Wolferstan, Statfold to Townshend – asking for Malton rectory for his near relation Mr. Pips. 214. 9 Aug. 1767 J. Worsley, Hovingham near Malton to (Townshend) – seeks preferment for brother 215 16 Aug. 1767 Thos. Worsley to [Townshend] – preferment for brother

Index of Correspondents

Adkin, J. (1769) 59-60 Agar, Charles, 1768-79 (1772) 19 Andrews, Francis, provost T.C.D. 1758-74 (1771) 65-66, (1772) 67-68 Andrews, John, rector of Kilskyre (Meath) 1772-7 (1772) 61-64 Baker, Richard (1771) 69 Barnard, Thomas, 1769-80 (1769) 70, (1772) 71 Barry, J. Smith (1769) 72 Bataille, Red. Isaac (1769) 73, (1768) 74 Bayly, Edward, dean of Ardfert 1766-85 (1769) 75-76, (1772) 77 Bingham, Charles M.P. (1770) 78 Boddington, John (1770) 79, (1772) 80 Bourke, Hon. Joseph Deane, and Ferns 1772-82 (1772) 50, (1768) 81 Bremthwayt, Revd Arthur (n.d.) 82, (1768) 83, (1769) 84-90, 1770) 91 Breton, William (1767) 92, (1770) 93-94 Bridges, Revd M. (1771) 95 Browne, Jemmett. 1745-72; 1772-75 (1770) 24, (1769) 25 (1771) 26, 1768 (27), (1772) 41 Browne, Thomas 4th viscount Kenmare (1770) 145 Bunbury, Mary (1772) 96 Burslem, Revd J. (1767) 98, (1772) 99, (1767) 173 Burton, Edm. (1771) 97 Butler, John (1768) 100 Butler, Sir Thomas 6th bart. (1772) 101 Butts, Eyton, 1770-79 (1772) 102 Cane, Hn. (1771) 103 Carey, Robert (1771) 105 Cassel, Joseph (1769) 104 Caulfield, Caulfield Burne, rector of Rossory (Clogher) 1766 (1769) 106 Chenevix, Richard, bishop of Waterford and Lismore 1746-79 letters to: (1768) 139 Clements, Mr. (n.d.) 133 Clements, Mr. (1772) 207 Clements, T. (1771) 111 Connolly, Lady Louisa (nee Lennox), wife of Thomas Connolly (1769) 112-113 Craddock, John, 1775-72; 1772-78 (1772) 39-40 (1772) 44-45, (1771) 47 Cumberland, Dennison, bishop of Clonfert 1763-72; bishop of Kilmore 1772-94 (1771 17-18 (1772) 46 Deane, Sir Robert (1771) 114-115 Dennis Revd William (1770) 116 Denny Lady Arabella (nee Fitzmaurice); widow of Arthur Denny M.P. (1768) 118 Denny, Edward (1771) 117 Digby, Henry 7th Baron and 1st Earl Digby (1767) 119 Dillon, Mr. (1770) 121 Dillon, Charles (1770) 120 Dodgson, Charles, 1765-75 (1769) 51, (1772) 52-53, (1770) 54 Edmanstone, Archdeacon (1767) 122 Evelyn, William, vicar of Trim (Meath) 1767-76 (1770) 123 Fisher, Revd William (1771) 124, (1768) 125 Fitzgibbon, John (1771) 126 Foster, Anthony Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Ireland (1771) 127, (1768) 128 Foster, John, M.P. Co. Louth (1772) 129 Fowler, Revd Robert (1771) 130 Franningham Cozons (1771) 131 Garret, John, 1758-82 (1769) 5-6, (n.d.) 7, (1772) 8-14 Gore, William, bishop of Elphin 1762-72; 1772-84 (1771) 42, (1769) 43, (1772) 48 Gorges, Richard M.P. (1767) 134 Green, John, 1761-69 (1767) 155-156, (1768) 157-158, (1769) 159 (1770) 160-162, (1771) 163 Henry, Revd Thomas (1767) 135-136 Herbert, E. (1768) 137 Herbert, Thomas (1771) 138 Hervey, Frederick Augustus 4th earl of Bristol; bishop of Cloyne 1767-68; 1768-1803 (1768) 20-22, (1767) 29, (1768) 30, (1769) 31 (1768) 32-33 Hewetson, Revd John (1768) 139, (1771) 140, (1772) 141 Hoste, Revd William (1770) 142 Howard, Mary, duchess of Norfolk (nee Blount), wife of Edward 9th duke (1771) 171 Ibbot, Revd Thomas (1771) 143 Innes, Margaret (Widow of Capt. George Innes (1768) 55 Jackson, Mr. Jackson, Charles, 1765-90 (1772) 38 Jones, Revd John (1772) 144 Keene, Edmond, 1752-71 (1768) 107-108 Lees, John, sec., Dublin Castle Leslie, James, bishop of Limerick 1755-70 (1769) 49 Lloyd, Richard, rector of Cullen (Cork) 1756-77 (1769) 146 King, Beather, curte of Stillorgan and Kilmacud 1764 (1772) 147 King-Tenison Sir Edward 1st earl of Kingston (1770) 148 Knox, Andrew (1772) 149-151 Knox, Revd George (1772) 152 Levett, John (1767) 153 Lill, William, vicar of Ardee (Armagh) 1763-75 (1772) 154 Low, Rev. Lancelot ? rector of Vastina (Meath) 1769 (1772) 164-165, (1771) 166 McLaughlin, John, preb. Terebrine (Elphin) 1769-77 (1772) 167 Malone, Mr. Mann, Isaac, bishop of Cork (1772) 28 Martin, Thomas (1767) 168 Morris, Valentine (1767) 169 Moss, Charles, bishop of St. David’s 1766-74 (1770) 57 Newcome, William, 1766-75 (1768) 23 Oldenshaw, J. (1767) 172, 174 Oswald, John, 1763-80 (1768) 55-56 Parish, Henry, vicar of Rainham; rector of Cahir (Ardfert) 1770-1 (1768) 175-178, (1769) 179-181, (1779) 182, (1771) 183-186 Parish, Mrs. Sarah Widow of Revd Henry Parish (1771) 187-188 Perceval, John, 2nd earl of Egmont letter to: (1768) 194 Pery, Edmond Sexton (1768) 189 Powell, W.J., vicar of Coolkirk and Stibbard (Norwich) (1768) 190-191 Pretheroc, Revd William (1768) 192 Price, Charles (1768) 193 Purcell, Richard, rector and vicar of Castletown (Cloyne) 1759-98 (1768) 194 Pynsart, Revd Sir Robert (1767) 195, (1768) 196-197, (1770) 198, (1772) 199 Robinson, Revd J. (1769) 200 Robinson, Richard, baron Rokeby; 1765-94 (1767) 1, (1770) 2-3, (1771) 4 Rochfort, George (1771) 201 Roper, Revd Richard H. (1768) 202 St. George, Thomas (1772) 203 Sandford, Daniel, chancellor of Cloyne 1767-71 (1771) 204 Simcocks, Thomas, rector Newtown Kells (Meath) 1769-1800 (1770) 205 (1772) 206 Smyth, Arthur, archbishop of Dublin 1766-71 (1768) 34, (1771) 35, (1772) 36, (1768) 37 Smith, Nathaniel (1772) 207 Traill, James, and Connor 1765-83 (1770) 15-17 Waite, Mr., sec., Dublin Castle Walsh, General Hunt (1772) 208-209 Walsh, Raphael, 1772-89 (1772) 210 Warburton, William, bishop of Glouster 1760-79 (1767) 132 Watkins Revd William (1767) 170 Whaley, Mrs. Anne (1770) 212 Willoe, Thomas (1772) 211 Wolferstan, S. S. (1767) 213 Worsley, J. (1767) 214-215