A Note to the Cornwallis Papers - William John Fitzpatrick - Bog

""A Note To The Cornwallis Papers: Embracing, With Other Revelations, A Narrative Of The Extraordinary Career Of Francis Higgins"" is a historical book written by William John Fitzpatrick and published in 1859. The book is a collection of various documents and papers related to the life of Francis Higgins, a controversial figure in 18th century Ireland. The book is divided into multiple sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Higgins' life. The first section provides a brief overview of Higgins' early years and his rise to prominence in Dublin society. The subsequent sections delve deeper into Higgins' personal life, including his relationships with various women and his involvement in political and social causes.The book also includes a detailed account of Higgins' infamous trial and subsequent imprisonment for his involvement in a high-profile murder case. Fitzpatrick uses primary sources such as court transcripts and personal letters to provide a comprehensive and unbiased account of the trial and its aftermath.In addition to the narrative of Higgins' life, the book also includes various other documents and revelations related to the political and social climate of 18th century Ireland. These include letters from prominent figures such as Lord Cornwallis and John Philpot Curran, as well as newspaper articles and other historical documents.Overall, ""A Note To The Cornwallis Papers: Embracing, With Other Revelations, A Narrative Of The Extraordinary Career Of Francis Higgins"" is a fascinating and informative historical account that sheds light on a little-known figure in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.