Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to John Bourke, 4th Earl of Mayo, written at Bushy House

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Title

Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to John Bourke, 4th Earl of Mayo, written at Bushy House

Date Created

undated

Creator

Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of

Description

William on matters related to misconduct of Catholic priests and the presence of Jesuits in Kildare [Ireland. The Jesuit order was suppressed in 1773; it was then restored after 1814]. William believes the Emperor of Russia, the King of Prussia, the Prince Royal of Sweden and William's brother [the Prince Regent] should come together to make all Sovereign Powers in Europe declare themselves heads of their own Churches. William thinks there should not even be a Pope.

Language

English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/4/34

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